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Out of the woods: Ecological designs for timber frame housing

Author: Pat Borer, Cindy Harris
Publisher: Centre for Alternative Technology

Description:

 Centralised high rise system building and mass housing have long been given as the solution to the problem of housing shortage. These standardised, lowest-possible cost 'units' of accommodation have bypassed tried and tested...

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Saving on waste disposal - through waste segregation in construction

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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd

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 Over a three-year period Simons Construction Ltd has reduced total waste by 73%, largely through segregation on site....

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Sustainable timber sourcing

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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd

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 There are two key elements in ensuring that a timber product derives from well-managed sources. Firstly, forest management and then a chain of custody system to provide independent certification covering all stages of...

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Sustainable timber... .Sustainable homes

Author: B Varley
Publisher: TRADA Technology

Description:

 Examines ways to improve the competitiveness of the UK sawmilling and manufacturing industry in construction markets. With emphasis on the market for timber frame construction amongst Housing Associations, the report also...

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The Eden project - a waste neutral strategy in construction and operation

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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd

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 The Eden project is aiming at recycling 55% of construction waste and in its operations, zero waste to landfill....

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