Category “Buildings”
What is Prefabricated Buildings
To define a prefabricated building is a building that exists of many factory built units that are assembled on site to complete the unit. These prefabricated buildings have been manufactured in sections that can easily be transported to a home or building site for construction and installation. They are commonly delivered by a flat bed … Read More »
Using Straw Bales to Build Homes
Straw is one of the oldest construction materials in history, and has been used in many cultures to construct shelter. It is durable, cheap, renewable and easy to obtain, and it is also excellent for insulation. The straw used is often from barley, wheat or rice and is typically a waste product of farming that … Read More »
England’s Stone Walls
Stone walls are very commonly used as field boundaries in England. Although there are many different types most were used centuries ago by farmers to contain livestock. Individual farmers would enclose land which was previously shared with all inhabitants of an area. Once this land was enclosed the right for the public to share it … Read More »
Traditional Construction
After the evolution of modern building methods, traditional construction fell by the wayside. During earthquakes, many of the traditional buildings withstood the damage while modern buildings underwent greater amount of destruction. Some forms of traditional construction are discussed below which will give you an outline about the processes involved to strengthen the structure. Cob walls: … Read More »
Steel Frame Buildings
The use of steel framing in the UK traces its history back to 1879 when National Liberal Club in London was constructed. Built-up columns and girders made of steel helped form the building. In the 1890s, the Gilbey’s Gin warehouse in London was also framed in moderate amounts of steel. The Royal Insurance Building in … Read More »
Tin Mining in Cornwall and Its Effects on Building Stability
Cornwall has a very good amount of tin deposits in its vicinity. Considering that tin is one of the scarcest metals known on Earth, Cornwall has become a profitable spot for metal mining. The history of Cornwall tin mining can be traced back as early as the Bronze Age approximately 2,150 BC and ended at … Read More »
Why You Need to Have Building and Housing Surveys
If you’re considering getting your property for lease or any mortgage activity, you would need the help of chartered surveyors for a quick check-up of the building’s stability and material quality. On the other hand, buying these properties would also require you to have the help of surveyors to protect your right to buy quality … Read More »
Defining Postmodern Architecture and Its Characteristics
Postmodern architecture style and comfort addresses the needs of the present generation. The idea of postmodernism first emerged in the early 1950’s which featured a wide range of ideals and practices that are not normally perceived “acceptable” based on traditional philosophies. It has influenced every area of discipline, including Arts and Architecture. Several architectural designs … Read More »
Checking for Sustainable Architecture and Its Benefits
Sustainable architecture is a term encompassing any design technique that aims to an environmentally conscious design in the field of architecture. Green architecture is created to answer the call for sustainable construction for environmental preservation. Traditionally constructed buildings can damage the environment dramatically. In the United States alone, traditional buildings make up for 72% … Read More »
Urban design and Architecture
Fundamentally, urban design entails connecting people and places. It’s achieved by aligning movement, urban form and nature to create a vibrant community. Urban design architecture concatenates place making through architecture, economic viability, environmental stewardship and social equity to curve unique beauty and identity in places. It’s all about the arrangement and architecture of buildings, transport … Read More »
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