Construction/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...constructionin 2020 , Dodge Data & Analytics just released the findings of a landmark study on prefab and modularconstruction. The Prefabrication and ModularConstruction2020 SmartMarket Report (download below) was published with the support of Bradley Corp., the Modular Building Institute, Pinnacle Infotech, MCAA ...

...constructionmarket. ICFconstructionis now part of most building codes and accepted in most jurisdictions in the developed world. During the formative years for EPS ICFconstruction, it was verified that ICF walls could reduce heating / cooling costs by about one-third. The History of ICFs inConstructionTimelin...

...constructionvia National Research Council Canada Multi-story wood frameconstruction: To date, the Stathaus building in London, also known as the Timber Tower, is the tallest timberconstructionin the world, consisting of 8 wood floors and 1 floor on a concrete platform. It was built using a structural system p...

...construction). Its technical characteristics make it perfectly suitable when large spans are necessary. The list below outlines the different types of wood used as framing lumber most commonly used for houseconstructionand increasingly in timber frames for multi-family low to mid-riseconstructionthroughout the US a...

那么，为什么天然气会被逐步淘汰呢?Natural gas is being phased out of new homeconstructionbecause burning any fossil fuel releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and contributes to the warming of the planet. The carbon dioxide emissions from burning natural gas are lower than with oil or coal, but there a...

The best way to reduce waste is to plan ahead to keep it at a minimum; here are some suggestions on how you can do that: Design your house with reduced waste in mind by keeping the plans at sensible dimensions. If you plan lengths to be 4 and 8 foot increments instead of 5 and 9, this makes the best use of industr...

...constructionis highly praised by building scientists as being among the most durable. Alternative wallconstructionmethods: There are many other methods of wallconstruction，我们这里所涉及的是更常见和成本效益高的技术。有各种各样的天然纤维像麻绝缘…

...construction. The design and dimensions of any foundation slab will be determined by the size and design of the building that will sit on top of it, as well as the soil conditions where the slab will be poured. Always consult an engineer before beginningconstructionas it's almost certain that you'll need one to stamp...

...constructionhere This is the first in a series of videos on passive solar homeconstruction, we begin with passive solar design basics, orienting the future house on the site to take full advantage of the free heat available from the sun while keeping it cool with natural shading in the summer. See more about Sola...

...constructionon soil that does not have a high water table and has sufficient compressive strength to carry the load of the building. For problem soils see our pages on raft slabs and building on problem soils. 1. Creating a level building surface After the land was cleared, compactable fill was brought in to bring...

...constructionpractices. Here is what you might have heard and already think about straw bale homes: They are too labour-intensive and therefore expensive. They can't handle the humid climate. The risk of water damage duringconstructionis too great. They look like a gnome's house. They will be infested with bugs a...