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goal was to erase what was and devolpe and establish a building that would bring natural light and openness along with a connection to the environment that surrounds it. An extensive Project team, and structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire Protection engineers were incorporated to bring this project from vision to finished product. The Dean of Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies wanted to build the greenest building on the Planet. In statistical analysis, Kroon…

insulation in order to keep moisture from building up. Here is what you need to do to keep your roof well insulated and well ventilated. Secure Sheathing Over Your Rafters If you are just building your roof, you will need to secure sheathing material over the top of your rafters. If you are redoing the insulation in your roof, you will want to make sure that sheathing material is in place; if not, you’ll want to do this step too. You should install sheathing material that is around an inch…

ABOUT LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a certification system contrived by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to evaluate the environmental performance of a building and encourage market transformation towards sustainable design. Beginning with its launch in 2000, LEED has grown from one rating system for new construction to a comprehensive system of nine interrelated rating systems covering all aspects of the development and construction process, which…

construction would to be use eco-firnedly techniques and product eco-friendly buildings. Few ways how a building can be made more eco-friendly are as follows: • Programmable thermostats • Water efficient plumbing fixtures • Low VOCs in paints, carpets and other building materials • Rooftop solar panels • Landscaping with native plants and water conservation measures • Increased insulation • Protected green space An eco-friendly building can help the environment in more ways than one, some of…

strength, a non-combustible material and less maintenance required. That alone makes steel kit homes a preferred method in turning an old shed house into the ideal home. The great thing about doing this is that it does not cost as much as you might believe. For example, in many cases you can get a pre-built shell that costs less than what you could pay for building it yourself. Why It Costs Less A professional shed builder will often pay wholesale prices for their materials, and they take the…

and condition of buildings. At the same time a list of British Standards were introduced to indicate that the various aspects complied. Unfortunately these were not made mandatory and many Local Authorities stuck to their own standards. This was the first step towards the Building Regulations we have today. In 1961 the government removed the power of the Local Authorities to make building bye-laws. This meant that the Ministry were now able to make National compulsory Building Regulations, the…

after the stone, is the oldest construction material of history. It was also an abundant resource which was the cause of the popularization of its use. Are there new technologies able to replace the use of this natural and outdated source that was more abundant in the past than today? Yes, there are newer and better technologies that can replace the wood frames. For example, I can mention the steel frame technology. The use of steel as a construction material is more recent. Steel frames began…

one jumped from the building. Of the smoke inhalation fatalities 67 were located on floors 16 through 26. The smoke easily spread throughout the hotel because of impaired smoke dampers and other HVAC components, openings in the vertical shafts, stairways, elevator shafts, and seismic joints allowing toxic smoke to spread throughout the hotel and all the way to the top floor. At the time the fire department had no building code enforcing authority. Clark County Office of Building and Safety had…

Building a custom home or renovating an existing one can be an emotional and stressful time but it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences - provided you know what to expect. The more you know about the homebuilding process, the more enjoyable your experience is likely to be, and the more at ease you will be in surrendering to the process. Before you embark on your next build its important to be informed and consider all aspects of what to expect. We have compiled a list of the most…

carpenter, one could mostly work indoors. One could mostly work outdoors. Carpentry work can be divided into two categories rough and finish carpentry. Rough carpenters often work outdoors where they begin projects using unfinished wood and other building materials. They frame houses, build scaffolding, and make forms to be filled with concrete. Forms are used to mold concrete for bridges, highways, and house foundations. Finish carpenters are those who cut and fit doors, windows, and interior…