This comprehensive text provides a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction, covering both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. Organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat standards, the text follows a logical structure that charts the sequence of construction step-by-step from project inception to completion. Readers will find ample, up-to-date information on the latest industry advances and best practices, as well as relevant building codes, all within a dynamic, reader-friendly new design. This proven text can help your students gain a clear understanding of today's construction materials, methods and techniques, providing a critical foundation for career success. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future
The inclusion of a close study of how these methods relate to British building regulations makes this book a practical guide for construction professionals, as well as an authoritative resource for students and policy-makers.
Learn how to identify, locate, and effectively use alternative building materials, including cob, adobe, rammed earth, bamboo, cork, wool carpeting, and more.
This book provides detailed and current information on construction materials for sustainable sites, including: General environmental and human health impacts of the materials and products industry Tools, techniques, ideologies, and ...
The book offers a thorough guide to ecological building design and sustainable construction methods.
The book presents a valuable tool for construction professionals and researchers that want to apply sustainable construction techniques to their projects.
In textbooks on timber design (Larsen and Enjily, 2009; Porteous and Ross, 2013; Thelandersson and Larsen, 2003), it is often noted that the moisture sensitivity of wood materials needs to be taken into account and that structural ...
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From green building and Green Globes assessments to building hydrological systems and materials and product selection, this comprehensive text covers all of the factors involved with sustainable construction.
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