Here is a picture that shows very well a Typical Bernese Swiss house, and shows the framing components effectively

In this picture you can clearly see:
Small posts, spaced close
Rähmbau style, with ends of the joists exposed on the long side
Simple and effective bracing -the x-shaped bracing is known in German as Adreaskreuz, or Saint Andrew's Cross
High windows, a specifically Bernese Swiss feature
Single 'Riegel' per cavity, another typical Swiss feature (simple and effective, and at the same time visually appealing)

Also note the difference in spacing between the posts and the joists, lining up only occasionally.

I am working on making some diagrams of this style of framing to explain things further. In the mean time, ask about any other features you are unclear about. It helps me to better describe things when I know what most needs described.

DLB