an overview of precast concrete system
... structural system, this concept result exposed steel beams and columns. Unfortunately, this can comes out of many problem such as leakage. The rain water can easily seep into the building joint between the wall and steel beam. On the other hand, the dampness leads to corrosion to the lighting system ...
... structural system, this concept result exposed steel beams and columns. Unfortunately, this can comes out of many problem such as leakage. The rain water can easily seep into the building joint between the wall and steel beam. On the other hand, the dampness leads to corrosion to the lighting system ...
Traditional Houses with Stone Walls in Temperate
... The European Directive 2010/31/EU states that the measures to improve the energy performance of new and existing buildings should take into account climatic and local conditions as well as indoor climate environment giving the priority to the summer period. The Directive introduces the concept of th ...
... The European Directive 2010/31/EU states that the measures to improve the energy performance of new and existing buildings should take into account climatic and local conditions as well as indoor climate environment giving the priority to the summer period. The Directive introduces the concept of th ...
`Listed Building`? - Wealden District Council
... For historic buildings and those of traditional construction, an appropriate balance needs to be achieved between building conservation and measures to improve energy efficiency if lasting damage is to be avoided both to the building’s character and significance, and to its historic fabric. English ...
... For historic buildings and those of traditional construction, an appropriate balance needs to be achieved between building conservation and measures to improve energy efficiency if lasting damage is to be avoided both to the building’s character and significance, and to its historic fabric. English ...
Reconnaissance report on the Mw 7.5 Hindu Kush earthquake of
... The Mountainous ranges of Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush are amongst the most seismically active regions in the world. The high seismicity of the region is attributed to the convergence between the Eurasia and the India plates, with the latter slipping northwards underneath the first at a rate ...
... The Mountainous ranges of Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush are amongst the most seismically active regions in the world. The high seismicity of the region is attributed to the convergence between the Eurasia and the India plates, with the latter slipping northwards underneath the first at a rate ...
ROOF FAILURE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. (A CASE STUDY OF
... function, which the structure will serve with a view to adopting the most cost effective option. 2.3.2 Design stage Bad design does not mean only errors of computation, but a failure to take into account the loads the structure will be called upon to carry, erroneous theories, reliance on inaccurate ...
... function, which the structure will serve with a view to adopting the most cost effective option. 2.3.2 Design stage Bad design does not mean only errors of computation, but a failure to take into account the loads the structure will be called upon to carry, erroneous theories, reliance on inaccurate ...
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... Considering that the structural design of tall buildings is generally governed by lateral stiffness rather than strength [1], stiffness-based design methodologies are used to design the tall building structures of various complex forms. Preliminary structural member sizes for conventional rectangula ...
... Considering that the structural design of tall buildings is generally governed by lateral stiffness rather than strength [1], stiffness-based design methodologies are used to design the tall building structures of various complex forms. Preliminary structural member sizes for conventional rectangula ...
Detecting Ideas of Rationalization in Mediaeval Islamic Building
... vaults both in the lateral chambers of the entrance part and on the rear side of the prayer hall facade. These tubular elements—or terracotta pipes—are cylindrical pots or jars of 14 cm in diameter and approximately 24 cm in length, produced by pottery workshops. The jars were laid out both in perpe ...
... vaults both in the lateral chambers of the entrance part and on the rear side of the prayer hall facade. These tubular elements—or terracotta pipes—are cylindrical pots or jars of 14 cm in diameter and approximately 24 cm in length, produced by pottery workshops. The jars were laid out both in perpe ...
Drift demand on facades - Australian Earthquake Engineering Society
... stability provisions shall not exceed 1.5% of the storey height for each level and “the attachment of cladding and façade panels to the seismic-force-resisting system shall have sufficient deformation and rotational capacity”. This requirement is for the ultimate limit state of the building for seis ...
... stability provisions shall not exceed 1.5% of the storey height for each level and “the attachment of cladding and façade panels to the seismic-force-resisting system shall have sufficient deformation and rotational capacity”. This requirement is for the ultimate limit state of the building for seis ...
Shaping the Future of Construction Inspiring innovators redefine
... Foreword from the Co-Chairs Responsive and Responsible Leadership – the theme of the Annual Meeting 2017 in Davos-Klosters – reminded participants of their responsibility to serve the public good and their constituents. As a provider of infrastructure and built assets, the construction industry is ...
... Foreword from the Co-Chairs Responsive and Responsible Leadership – the theme of the Annual Meeting 2017 in Davos-Klosters – reminded participants of their responsibility to serve the public good and their constituents. As a provider of infrastructure and built assets, the construction industry is ...
Towards improved performances of mechanical ventilation systems
... more in terms of solutions. In the descriptive approach for indoor air quality control, one avoids to a large extent the need to specify the boundary conditions and the ‘real objectives’ to be achieved. By assuming certain default values, it is then often possible to come to requirements, which are ...
... more in terms of solutions. In the descriptive approach for indoor air quality control, one avoids to a large extent the need to specify the boundary conditions and the ‘real objectives’ to be achieved. By assuming certain default values, it is then often possible to come to requirements, which are ...
Gunnerside - the Yorkshire Dales National Park
... extending eastwards from the beck crossing, although the consolidation of these two focuses did not finally take place until the 19th century. Building materials Buildings in Gunnerside are almost all constructed from local stone with stone slate roofs. There is considerable variation in the finish ...
... extending eastwards from the beck crossing, although the consolidation of these two focuses did not finally take place until the 19th century. Building materials Buildings in Gunnerside are almost all constructed from local stone with stone slate roofs. There is considerable variation in the finish ...
Aalborg Universitet ventilation systems
... Scandinavian children spent a large percentage of each day in public care. Children attending day-care centres (DCCs) have increased risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections compared to those that stay home, which has large social-economic consequences. The aim of the present study was to ...
... Scandinavian children spent a large percentage of each day in public care. Children attending day-care centres (DCCs) have increased risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections compared to those that stay home, which has large social-economic consequences. The aim of the present study was to ...
PROCEEDINGS Editors: Marcel Loomans, Eindhoven University of Technology Marije te Kulve, Maastricht University
... Scandinavian children spent a large percentage of each day in public care. Children attending day-care centres (DCCs) have increased risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections compared to those that stay home, which has large social-economic consequences. The aim of the present study was to ...
... Scandinavian children spent a large percentage of each day in public care. Children attending day-care centres (DCCs) have increased risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections compared to those that stay home, which has large social-economic consequences. The aim of the present study was to ...
application number: 12/01365/con
... Paragraph 17 of the NPPF establishes that planning should secure a good standard of amenity. It is considered that the collection and appropriate storage of waste is essential for the amenity of residents, as it could otherwise cause unpleasant odours. The Head of Housing, Environment and Renewal ( ...
... Paragraph 17 of the NPPF establishes that planning should secure a good standard of amenity. It is considered that the collection and appropriate storage of waste is essential for the amenity of residents, as it could otherwise cause unpleasant odours. The Head of Housing, Environment and Renewal ( ...
User Guide for Offices
... guides accompanying them. This guide is specifically for new office building design and construction. EDGE is an innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. ...
... guides accompanying them. This guide is specifically for new office building design and construction. EDGE is an innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. ...
ancient solutions for future sustainability: building with adobe
... The word "adobe" originates from the Egyptian "thobe" meaning [mud] brick. In Arabic this became "at-tob," which in Spanish became "adobe," while in French it became "toub" (Mud Village Society, 1991). The earliest permanent dwellings yet discovered are in the Middle East, China, and the Indus Valle ...
... The word "adobe" originates from the Egyptian "thobe" meaning [mud] brick. In Arabic this became "at-tob," which in Spanish became "adobe," while in French it became "toub" (Mud Village Society, 1991). The earliest permanent dwellings yet discovered are in the Middle East, China, and the Indus Valle ...
Thermal Bridging Solutions
... details—that are more prone to heat transfer. In addition, much of the modeling performed today is done when the building design is nearly complete or completed, precluding the model from providing feedback on the structural design. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditi ...
... details—that are more prone to heat transfer. In addition, much of the modeling performed today is done when the building design is nearly complete or completed, precluding the model from providing feedback on the structural design. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditi ...
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... In the project we are now focusing on existing buildings and then the reality is very often no model at all, and in this Norwegian hospital project we can find that all these 600 000 square meter hospitals are in a 2D Facility Management System, FMS. The hospitals in Norway are using two different f ...
... In the project we are now focusing on existing buildings and then the reality is very often no model at all, and in this Norwegian hospital project we can find that all these 600 000 square meter hospitals are in a 2D Facility Management System, FMS. The hospitals in Norway are using two different f ...
Modular Building Systems
... improved efficiency from your HVAC. •P lumbers, electricians, and other subcontractors don’t have to travel to multiple job sites because most of their work is done in the factory. Less travel conserves gas and cuts air pollution. •M any modular-home manufacturers are employing low-VOC caulks, g ...
... improved efficiency from your HVAC. •P lumbers, electricians, and other subcontractors don’t have to travel to multiple job sites because most of their work is done in the factory. Less travel conserves gas and cuts air pollution. •M any modular-home manufacturers are employing low-VOC caulks, g ...
General Observations of Building Behaviour During the 8th October
... Figure 26b). These buildings are mostly unreinforced, and do not include any earthquake-resistant feature. However, from a configuration point of view, these are mostly rectangular in plan, although extensions in the form of wings are common. Generally, these buildings are simple in elevation withou ...
... Figure 26b). These buildings are mostly unreinforced, and do not include any earthquake-resistant feature. However, from a configuration point of view, these are mostly rectangular in plan, although extensions in the form of wings are common. Generally, these buildings are simple in elevation withou ...
Historic District Design Guidelines
... If a masonry feature, such as a brick corbel (or console) the piece of masonry jutting out of a wall to carry any superincumbent weight, is missing or in disrepair, it should be replaced based on documentary or photographic evidence. If no evidence of the design exists, a new design compatible with ...
... If a masonry feature, such as a brick corbel (or console) the piece of masonry jutting out of a wall to carry any superincumbent weight, is missing or in disrepair, it should be replaced based on documentary or photographic evidence. If no evidence of the design exists, a new design compatible with ...
Wood and Indoor Environment
... buildings. “A sense of place is what makes a great building, community, and city,” he said. “For our firm, the quest for meaning in each project has led to the creation of very personal architectural expressions that are unique to each client’s place, time and story. Wood has always been a natural c ...
... buildings. “A sense of place is what makes a great building, community, and city,” he said. “For our firm, the quest for meaning in each project has led to the creation of very personal architectural expressions that are unique to each client’s place, time and story. Wood has always been a natural c ...
press release - Newsroom
... presented today a new connected lighting project that transforms Madrid’s landmark office skyscraper Torre Europa into a smart, highly secure and connected office of the future. This is the first building in Spain to feature a Philips Power over Ethernet (PoE) connected office lighting system to all ...
... presented today a new connected lighting project that transforms Madrid’s landmark office skyscraper Torre Europa into a smart, highly secure and connected office of the future. This is the first building in Spain to feature a Philips Power over Ethernet (PoE) connected office lighting system to all ...
Analysis of Building Maintenance Factors for IBS Precast Concrete
... Consequently, this leads to common building defects and the difficulties in carrying maintenance jobs continually exist [1].Most of the designers are concerned with the client’s requirements and the actual building objectives. Inevitably in reality designers need to accommodate their idea to the req ...
... Consequently, this leads to common building defects and the difficulties in carrying maintenance jobs continually exist [1].Most of the designers are concerned with the client’s requirements and the actual building objectives. Inevitably in reality designers need to accommodate their idea to the req ...
Energy Efficient Urban Configurations for Residential Projects in Cairo
... The candidate confirms that the work submitted is his own and that appropriate credit has been given where reference has been made to the work of others. ...
... The candidate confirms that the work submitted is his own and that appropriate credit has been given where reference has been made to the work of others. ...
Green building
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to both a structure and the using of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. In other words, green building design involves finding the balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. This requires close cooperation of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages. The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings which was Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.Although new technologies are constantly being developed to complement current practices in creating greener structures, the common objective is that green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by: Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradationA similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally. Other related topics include sustainable design and green architecture. Sustainability may be defined as meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Although some green building programs don't address the issue of the retrofitting existing homes, others do, especially through public schemes for energy efficient refurbishment. Green construction principles can easily be applied to retrofit work as well as new construction.A 2009 report by the U.S. General Services Administration found 12 sustainably designed buildings cost less to operate and have excellent energy performance. In addition, occupants were more satisfied with the overall building than those in typical commercial buildings.These are eco friendly buildings.