Category “General”
Radon Gas and How to Get Rid of Them
Radon gas is a chemical substance described as odorless, tasteless, and colorless. It is a byproduct of decaying uranium or thorium, radioactive gases found in various laboratories and sites. Radon emits gases containing solid radioactive particles which are highly toxic and deadly for anyone who has direct contact with it. Health Effects of Radon Gas … 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 »
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 »
Facts: The Law on Invasive Plants in the UK
The balance of the ecosystem seems to be an impossible dream in a modern world. Land development in building structural sites would also need trees and plants for a softer landscape. On the other hand, there are plant species which are considered to be “pests” rather than helpful elements in the environment. Non-native invasive plants … Read More »
Living in Devon – It’s never been so good
Living in the West Country is many people’s dream. Retiring from the treadmill of full time work in the city to a life of peace and tranquillity by the coast or rural village is easier than you may imagine. Property prices is Devon are not at all high and surprisingly in many locations below the … 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 »
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 Vibrant Communities
The role of architecture in urban design is bound to get more pronounced in time as more urban centers develop. Indeed, architecture already plays a significant role in defining the urban landscape. This is not a new phenomenon. Since the earliest civilizations, architecture played a key role in defining the character and socioeconomic life of … Read More »
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