Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc Publication date: 2000 Format: HTML Document
Increased housing need, skill shortages and demands for increased consumer choice and changing attitudes to off-site production in the construction industry. Outlines a large panel timber frame solution to providing affordable homes.
Thsi book covers the principles of designing energy efficient housing. Chapters cover: Planning - site layout, orientation and internal layout Building envelope - thermal aspects Ventilation and infiltration Fuels and services - choices Timber frame and solar heating Condensation control Energy Matrix and design chekclist User operation manual.
'Green oak in construxtion' is a highly illustrated technical guide to the use of green oak in hte building of modern structures, and shows how to achieve excellence in practice.
Details the development of timber structures from Medieval barns and churches through to current constructions. Published to commemorate TRADA's 50th anniversary this publication is currently out of print but relevant chapters are available in the Technical Library.
Report on a mission to investigate timber frame construction in Japan. Reviews opportunities for process and/or technology transfer from Japan to the UK in prefabricated housing and looks at transferable techniques to increase choice for the UK consumer.
Modern methods of timber frame construction were introduced into the Uk in the 1960s and are a fully accepted method of building. This sheet outlines the method of construction generally used in the UK; platform frame. Factory manufactured 'open' panels are craned onto a 'platform' formed by the foundations and sole plate. The panels are fixed into position and floors are installed to create another platform. The process can be repeated to create a building of the required design height. The...
Benchmarking is a key management tool in delivering performance improvement in construction. Defines benchmarks for medium-rise timber frame construction, sets 'stretch targets' and includes details of the levels achieved in TF 2000 - a demonstration 6 storey timber frame building.
