Visionary aims and traditional construction

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An ecological housing development near Nottingham, UK, includes concrete walls, floors and roofs as a vital part of the construction. The five single-storey terraced houses overlook a lake and are covering by 400 millimeters of earth which promotes thermal efficiency and decreases visual impact. Concrete has the structural properties which make it ideal to support the soil, and its thermal properties contribute to the high thermal efficiency of the homes. The homes also incorporate a large conservatory to help fuel efficiency and light entry.

Usage, Housing, Concretes, Environmental aspects, Concrete, Environmentalists, Environmental activists, Homes and haunts

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How concrete delivers a predictable performance; fire resistance calculation techniques could be used by more british designers

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Concrete is widely recognised as performing well in fires. Research in test situations and into the effects of real fires has produced enough evidence to enable tables of data to be compiled for designers. These tables are simple to use and form the basis of most British concrete design work. They should be made more comprehensive and updated frequently. Additionally, fire resistance can be calculated. This allows for the effects of size, shape, loading and reinforcement of concrete members to be assessed.

Research, Fires, Concrete construction, Fire prevention

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Britain's basements come out from underground

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There has been a revival in the popularity of basements in the UK as land has become more expensive and housebuilders seek to meet demands for more living space. It is possible to construct basements relatively inexpensively on most sites, and basements can boost the living space in a typical three-bedroomed house by up to 50%. There a number of environmental advantages associated with basements, especially as living space situated below ground has very good sound and energy insulation.

Methods, Residential construction, Design and construction, House construction, Basements

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