value of special concretes in concrete buildings
... and programme advantages. The review was undertaken at an element level of columns, slabs, and walls; and also using a building case study for a typical midrise residential reinforced concrete frame building. The case study building was chosen to be typical of residential construction, a 16 storey r ...
... and programme advantages. The review was undertaken at an element level of columns, slabs, and walls; and also using a building case study for a typical midrise residential reinforced concrete frame building. The case study building was chosen to be typical of residential construction, a 16 storey r ...
Heritage Buildings and Precincts (PDF 515.3 KB)
... do not identify every heritage place within the municipality. Council is, however, working hard to identify and protect other historical buildings, structures and features. This means that there will be instances where Council will quickly assess the heritage significance of buildings not affected b ...
... do not identify every heritage place within the municipality. Council is, however, working hard to identify and protect other historical buildings, structures and features. This means that there will be instances where Council will quickly assess the heritage significance of buildings not affected b ...
City of Dubuque - Downtown Design Guidelines
... Historic properties are finite and cannot be replaced, making them precious commodities. Therefore, preservation adds value to property. Rehabilitation projects also contribute more to the local economy than do new building programs because each dollar spent on a preservation project has a higher pe ...
... Historic properties are finite and cannot be replaced, making them precious commodities. Therefore, preservation adds value to property. Rehabilitation projects also contribute more to the local economy than do new building programs because each dollar spent on a preservation project has a higher pe ...
methodology for preliminary design of high
... also highlights the different phenomena related to high-rise buildings that needs to be considered in the preliminary stage, or later, in the design process. This includes, among other things, comfort requirements and wind induced accelerations. The stiffness is of great importance when designing hi ...
... also highlights the different phenomena related to high-rise buildings that needs to be considered in the preliminary stage, or later, in the design process. This includes, among other things, comfort requirements and wind induced accelerations. The stiffness is of great importance when designing hi ...
Sustainable Construction - A Guide on Concrete Usage - KIT
... effort between BCA and the industry in shaping a sustainable built environment. What is CUI? To put it simply, it is an indicator of the amount of concrete used per unit floor area. In Singapore’s context, it is a unique way for practitioners to measure and benchmark the amount of concrete used in bu ...
... effort between BCA and the industry in shaping a sustainable built environment. What is CUI? To put it simply, it is an indicator of the amount of concrete used per unit floor area. In Singapore’s context, it is a unique way for practitioners to measure and benchmark the amount of concrete used in bu ...
A Dissertation on - The British University in Dubai
... includes lighting and thermal control. It is quite clear that since the facades and roof of a building act as an environmental filter between the outdoor and indoor environments, the design and composition of these elements determine the extent of success in achieving efficient thermal control in a ...
... includes lighting and thermal control. It is quite clear that since the facades and roof of a building act as an environmental filter between the outdoor and indoor environments, the design and composition of these elements determine the extent of success in achieving efficient thermal control in a ...
Guidelines for New Construction and Alterations to Historic Buildings
... walls, fences and so on. So these items also are given precedence. Also, there are a number of typical changes undertaken by homeowners, such as the enclosure of porches or the addition of decks, that the Commission believes need to be addressed directly. And finally, there are a number of less sign ...
... walls, fences and so on. So these items also are given precedence. Also, there are a number of typical changes undertaken by homeowners, such as the enclosure of porches or the addition of decks, that the Commission believes need to be addressed directly. And finally, there are a number of less sign ...
Design Guidelines Historic Apartment Multifamily Buildings Salt
... and, where featured, were only on front facing apartments. The inward facing dwelling units were a major break from previous residential traditions. Other forms of multifamily residences built during this period were distinctly different, and by contrast retained the front facing unit, usually with ...
... and, where featured, were only on front facing apartments. The inward facing dwelling units were a major break from previous residential traditions. Other forms of multifamily residences built during this period were distinctly different, and by contrast retained the front facing unit, usually with ...
Design Guidelines for Apartments and Multi
... Accessory Structures (Garages, Carports, Ancillary Structures), Seismic Retrofitting, & General Issues. With the input from the Commission and the Subcommittee, this material will be refined and illustrated, and integrated with the specific rehabilitation chapters in the Residential Handbook. Sustai ...
... Accessory Structures (Garages, Carports, Ancillary Structures), Seismic Retrofitting, & General Issues. With the input from the Commission and the Subcommittee, this material will be refined and illustrated, and integrated with the specific rehabilitation chapters in the Residential Handbook. Sustai ...
Environmental Impact Report - LA City Planning
... Plan, which would provide for the development of new uses within approximately 207 net acres on and around the University Park Campus. The proposed Project would provide approximately 2,500,000 square feet of academic and University uses; up to 350,000 square feet of retail/ commercial uses; and app ...
... Plan, which would provide for the development of new uses within approximately 207 net acres on and around the University Park Campus. The proposed Project would provide approximately 2,500,000 square feet of academic and University uses; up to 350,000 square feet of retail/ commercial uses; and app ...
the Firm`s Brochure
... commitment to sustainability pre-dates the current green movement. Daylighting, solar orientation and energy efficiency have been core design principles from the time that Mervin Moore, AIA designed the Sergeants Major Academy for Ft. Bliss, Texas. The Academy was designed by Mr. Moore while he was ...
... commitment to sustainability pre-dates the current green movement. Daylighting, solar orientation and energy efficiency have been core design principles from the time that Mervin Moore, AIA designed the Sergeants Major Academy for Ft. Bliss, Texas. The Academy was designed by Mr. Moore while he was ...
BASE ISOLATION - Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission
... • Existing buildings may have no available ductility (e.g. historic buildings) • Protection of contents. Reduced floor accelerations and structural deformations reduce the damage to building parts and contents. • Continuous functionality. The absence of structural damage permits the building to func ...
... • Existing buildings may have no available ductility (e.g. historic buildings) • Protection of contents. Reduced floor accelerations and structural deformations reduce the damage to building parts and contents. • Continuous functionality. The absence of structural damage permits the building to func ...
Archive Buildings in a Tropical Climate and with Low Resources
... Costa Rican architect Álvaro F. Morales. This was sent for approval to all the experts that had taken part in the early months of 2003 before finally being published. Thus, after almost three years of intense work, the Asociación Latinoamericana de Archivos is proud to present the international arch ...
... Costa Rican architect Álvaro F. Morales. This was sent for approval to all the experts that had taken part in the early months of 2003 before finally being published. Thus, after almost three years of intense work, the Asociación Latinoamericana de Archivos is proud to present the international arch ...
oklahoma`s legacy of defense - Oklahoma Historical Society
... were brick or stone, WPA spokesmen were fond of noting that the buildings were almost completely "fireproof" and, like the windows, Oklahoma products, being made from its native stone and clay. Each building had the same general floor plan, being divided into two sections, reflecting the dual purpos ...
... were brick or stone, WPA spokesmen were fond of noting that the buildings were almost completely "fireproof" and, like the windows, Oklahoma products, being made from its native stone and clay. Each building had the same general floor plan, being divided into two sections, reflecting the dual purpos ...
Methods, Impacts, and Opportunities in the Concrete Building Life
... Life cycle assessment (LCA) offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating and improving the environmental impacts of buildings. This research explores and advances three key areas relevant to the field of buildings LCA: methodology, benchmarking, and impact reduction opportunities. First, a general ...
... Life cycle assessment (LCA) offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating and improving the environmental impacts of buildings. This research explores and advances three key areas relevant to the field of buildings LCA: methodology, benchmarking, and impact reduction opportunities. First, a general ...
... lowest thermal conductivity. In an air filled cavity, conductive heat transfer is negligible: heat will be transferred by radiation and convection. The function of any material used for thermal insulation is to prevent convection. Fibrous or porous materials are used for this purpose and the best on ...
concrete usage index
... effort between BCA and the industry in shaping a sustainable built environment. What is CUI? To put it simply, it is an indicator of the amount of concrete used per unit floor area. In Singapore’s context, it is a unique way for practitioners to measure and benchmark the amount of concrete used in bu ...
... effort between BCA and the industry in shaping a sustainable built environment. What is CUI? To put it simply, it is an indicator of the amount of concrete used per unit floor area. In Singapore’s context, it is a unique way for practitioners to measure and benchmark the amount of concrete used in bu ...
seismic joints in steel frame building construction
... discussion of research by Kasai et al. Based on the table above, it is clear that, for the example shown, the required stiffness of drift-controlled moment frames has not changed dramatically over the years. However, for near-fault zones and other areas where seismicity has been increased, the desig ...
... discussion of research by Kasai et al. Based on the table above, it is clear that, for the example shown, the required stiffness of drift-controlled moment frames has not changed dramatically over the years. However, for near-fault zones and other areas where seismicity has been increased, the desig ...
seismic vulnerability of the public school buildings of
... same rates could apply for all the schools, the reconstruction of all the school buildings (1182) in the three districts of Kathmandu Valley would cost more than US$15 million1, assuming that the reconstruction would strictly follow the existing comfort and safety standards of the existing building ...
... same rates could apply for all the schools, the reconstruction of all the school buildings (1182) in the three districts of Kathmandu Valley would cost more than US$15 million1, assuming that the reconstruction would strictly follow the existing comfort and safety standards of the existing building ...
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Industrialised
... industry-based projects, as well as network and develop ideas for further work related to these three themes. The conference has attracted a wide audience (over 13 countries) and generated interest in a number of leading-edge areas, resulting in a varied programme of workshops. Where else could you ...
... industry-based projects, as well as network and develop ideas for further work related to these three themes. The conference has attracted a wide audience (over 13 countries) and generated interest in a number of leading-edge areas, resulting in a varied programme of workshops. Where else could you ...
Daylighting Guide for Canadian Commercial Buildings
... Part 4 Case Studies. Three successful daylit commercial buildings in northern climates are described. These buildings are recognized as having achieved high levels of building ...
... Part 4 Case Studies. Three successful daylit commercial buildings in northern climates are described. These buildings are recognized as having achieved high levels of building ...
1. Objective of the architectural competition
... manufactories, factories and plants, and setting up work-benches in Tallinn. Several industrial enterprises were created at the place of the Middle Age mills on the shore of Härjapea river, where water energy was available. Development of the town was also more intensive at these places. In conclusi ...
... manufactories, factories and plants, and setting up work-benches in Tallinn. Several industrial enterprises were created at the place of the Middle Age mills on the shore of Härjapea river, where water energy was available. Development of the town was also more intensive at these places. In conclusi ...
europe`s buildings under the microscope
... Buildings are at the pivotal centre of our lives. The characteristics of a building, its design, its look and feel, and its technical standards not only influence our productivity, our well-being, our moods and our interactions with others, they also define how much energy is consumed in and by a bu ...
... Buildings are at the pivotal centre of our lives. The characteristics of a building, its design, its look and feel, and its technical standards not only influence our productivity, our well-being, our moods and our interactions with others, they also define how much energy is consumed in and by a bu ...
EUROPE’S BUILDINGS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE A country-by-country review of the energy
... Buildings are at the pivotal centre of our lives. The characteristics of a building, its design, its look and feel, and its technical standards not only influence our productivity, our well-being, our moods and our interactions with others, they also define how much energy is consumed in and by a bu ...
... Buildings are at the pivotal centre of our lives. The characteristics of a building, its design, its look and feel, and its technical standards not only influence our productivity, our well-being, our moods and our interactions with others, they also define how much energy is consumed in and by a bu ...