Thermal Characteristics of a Vernacular Building Envelope
... The vernacular house in warm and humid climatic zone is constructed with different wall configurations and various parametric evaluations have been done to analyze the effect of different wall configurations on the zone temperature. Analysis on the effect of window glazing, window to wall area ratio ...
... The vernacular house in warm and humid climatic zone is constructed with different wall configurations and various parametric evaluations have been done to analyze the effect of different wall configurations on the zone temperature. Analysis on the effect of window glazing, window to wall area ratio ...
High-Rise Buildings
... may be more economical to use piles or piers directly under the core rather than a thick mat to redistribute the loads over the footprint of the building. For complex subsurface conditions, such as non-uniform soils across the building site or other underground interferences, it may be necessary to ...
... may be more economical to use piles or piers directly under the core rather than a thick mat to redistribute the loads over the footprint of the building. For complex subsurface conditions, such as non-uniform soils across the building site or other underground interferences, it may be necessary to ...
Rendering Thermal Performance
... buildings which are meaningful to use, but which recognise ecological and social needs. It acknowledges the requirement for durability and value in fulfilling ecological, functional and aesthetical requirements at a realistic price. And it stands for an attitude which critically examines that which ...
... buildings which are meaningful to use, but which recognise ecological and social needs. It acknowledges the requirement for durability and value in fulfilling ecological, functional and aesthetical requirements at a realistic price. And it stands for an attitude which critically examines that which ...
Delegated report 320130824 - Ribble Valley Borough Council
... renders. Although a range of finishes exists with each, the latter has a more uniform appearance, and corners and details are sharper and more defined. Weathering characteristics also differ. Cement renders often fail in patches and detach from the wall, whereas lime renders gradually erode back in ...
... renders. Although a range of finishes exists with each, the latter has a more uniform appearance, and corners and details are sharper and more defined. Weathering characteristics also differ. Cement renders often fail in patches and detach from the wall, whereas lime renders gradually erode back in ...
In a typical traditional building, walls, ceilings, and floors meet to
... that bend, and these are the most common types found in the building. In every room, we can find instances when a simple surface wall bends to become another wall or ceiling. In the courtrooms, the tables of the judges and jurors are pulled and twisted at different angles. There are also walls that ...
... that bend, and these are the most common types found in the building. In every room, we can find instances when a simple surface wall bends to become another wall or ceiling. In the courtrooms, the tables of the judges and jurors are pulled and twisted at different angles. There are also walls that ...
vaulted cellars, yorkersgate
... Somerset), because a pure lime putty would be unlikely to set in the presence of such moisture. The vault was then lime washed in two coats with a matured putty lime wash, the damper areas in the walls having first been washed with a hydraulic lime wash, using lime as above. Any larger holes or open ...
... Somerset), because a pure lime putty would be unlikely to set in the presence of such moisture. The vault was then lime washed in two coats with a matured putty lime wash, the damper areas in the walls having first been washed with a hydraulic lime wash, using lime as above. Any larger holes or open ...
building condition assessment and defect analysis on heritage
... ABSTRACT: This paper presents the condition of building and defects analysis on shophouses constructed before 1900s and after 1900s. In general, difference types of material used, types of construction and building defects will show the different condition of the building. A survey w ...
... ABSTRACT: This paper presents the condition of building and defects analysis on shophouses constructed before 1900s and after 1900s. In general, difference types of material used, types of construction and building defects will show the different condition of the building. A survey w ...
Rich Urban Heritage- Lucknow - Town and Country Planning
... peculiar attractiveness, made their homes. They left their mark on the city. Vestiges of the past stand every where, whispering about the centuries that have seen Lucknow evolve from its humble origin to the bustling, living city of today. It is best known as the abode of Nawabs; for its open spaces ...
... peculiar attractiveness, made their homes. They left their mark on the city. Vestiges of the past stand every where, whispering about the centuries that have seen Lucknow evolve from its humble origin to the bustling, living city of today. It is best known as the abode of Nawabs; for its open spaces ...
The Building Arts
... These walls were used in the old houses of Damascus because of their durability and beauty, and were especially used in the walls opening onto courtyards, giving these walls an aesthetic role. They can still be observed today in the main rooms and in the inner courtyards of old prestigious Damascus ...
... These walls were used in the old houses of Damascus because of their durability and beauty, and were especially used in the walls opening onto courtyards, giving these walls an aesthetic role. They can still be observed today in the main rooms and in the inner courtyards of old prestigious Damascus ...
RICS Dampness Factsheet
... inside of the house from the outer skin of brickwork. The cavity face, outer brickwork leaf, will be wet during heavy rain and this is quite normal. Any water running down inside the cavity should be able to get out at the bottom of the wall, or directed outward by a cavity tray above window opening ...
... inside of the house from the outer skin of brickwork. The cavity face, outer brickwork leaf, will be wet during heavy rain and this is quite normal. Any water running down inside the cavity should be able to get out at the bottom of the wall, or directed outward by a cavity tray above window opening ...
Adobe - Boere Vryheid!
... "cobs" of moist earth and straw. It is being rediscovered as a multifaceted building material applicable to a number of conditions. Virtually forgotten in North America, cob was popularly reintroduced by Welsh architect and builder Ianto Evans, who inspired intense public interest in his self-built ...
... "cobs" of moist earth and straw. It is being rediscovered as a multifaceted building material applicable to a number of conditions. Virtually forgotten in North America, cob was popularly reintroduced by Welsh architect and builder Ianto Evans, who inspired intense public interest in his self-built ...
DT1410 - Materials and Processes in Design
... as plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum board, sheetrock, or gyprock) is a panel made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. It is used to make interior walls and ceilings. Drywall construction became prevalent as a speedier alternative to traditional lath and plaster. ...
... as plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum board, sheetrock, or gyprock) is a panel made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. It is used to make interior walls and ceilings. Drywall construction became prevalent as a speedier alternative to traditional lath and plaster. ...
article - Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and
... introduction of three layers of lime plaster with ratio of 3:1 (sand and lime) being used. Additional material also can be added into the mixture to increase the plaster durability. The addition material can be either brick dust pozzolan or meta kaolin pozzolan. ...
... introduction of three layers of lime plaster with ratio of 3:1 (sand and lime) being used. Additional material also can be added into the mixture to increase the plaster durability. The addition material can be either brick dust pozzolan or meta kaolin pozzolan. ...
Plasterwork
Plasterwork refers to construction or ornamentation done with plaster, such as a layer of plaster on an interior or exterior wall structure, or plaster decorative moldings on ceilings or walls. This is also sometimes called pargeting. The process of creating plasterwork, called plastering, has been used in building construction for centuries.