Cruck Construction
Author | : Nathaniel Warren Alcock |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Nathaniel Warren Alcock |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
Author | : David T. Yeomans |
Publisher | : Thomas Telford |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780727732132 |
England has a surprising number of timber-framed buildings, many dating back to pre 1700, which are listed buildings. There is now an increasing demand for these buildings to be adapted to suit modern day requirements. This book takes a practical approach and discusses materials and carpentry techniques used in the repair of these buildings, along with a qualitative account of the structural behaviour of the timber elements.
Author | : Richard Hayman |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 81 |
Release | : 2021-02-18 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 1784424293 |
Timber-framed buildings are a distinctive and treasured part of Britain's heritage, with such noteworthy examples as Little Moreton Hall, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Lavenham Guildhall. The oldest are medieval but their numbers peaked in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with a revival in the nineteenth. The majority of timber-framed buildings are houses, but wood was used in all kinds of other buildings, including shops, inns, churches, town halls and farm buildings. In this beautifully illustrated book, Richard Hayman outlines the history of timber-framed designs, and considers the techniques used in their construction, the regional variations in style that can be found, and how these buildings displayed social status. He also guides the reader in identifying structures now concealed behind later work and explores how these buildings have been treated in subsequent centuries.
Author | : Carole Ryan |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2011-01-13 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 1134034628 |
Since the spread of classical design and construction amongst the upper echolons of British society in the late seventeenth century, traditional construction methods have largely fallen by the wayside. Centuries later, as the construction industry faces up to its environmental responsibilities, this book explores its rich and ancient tradition to provide tried and trusted solutions to modern day construction problems. By way of introduction, the ancient and historical lifestyles that dictated the nature of traditional construction are explored, before focussing on its health and ecological benefits. As well as cultural background, this book includes a detailed scientific description of traditional building materials and their constituents which draws a sharp contrast with modern petrochemical-based materials. The studies of traditional buildings included reveal the sustainability of features such as natural ventilation and breathing walls, and comparisons with modern construction methods show how they could prevent 'sick building syndrome'. The author argues that maintenance for long life, by contrast with the modern concept of life-cycle costing, is at the nub of sustainability and underlies the contribution traditional building construction can make to tackling climate change. Over 250 original photos, and over fifty bespoke diagrams illustrate the features, techniques, and characteristics of traditional construction that could make such a valuable contribution to the industry today. The inclusion of a close study of how these methods relate to British building regulations makes this book a practical guide for construction professionals, as well as an authoritative resource for students and policy-makers.
Author | : Matthew Slocombe |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2012-07-20 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1782001018 |
Although steel and glass dominate modern cities, Britain boasts innumerable beautiful examples of more traditional construction methods. Many date from the period before easy nationwide transportation, when materials were usually grown or extracted locally, and as a result Britain has a varied legacy of vernacular buildings that reflects its multitude of different landscapes. They display a rich and colorful palette of materials, from the honey-colored stone of the Cotswolds to the red earth of Devon and grey granite of Aberdeen. In this book, buildings historian Matthew Slocombe looks at the range of materials used for walls and roof coverings, explores the processes involved in their extraction, production and manufacture, and outlines the diverse range of skills required for their use in construction.
Author | : Des Millward |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2014-09-15 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1317883195 |
GNVQ Construction and the Built Environment: Intermediate provides essential coverage of the general skills, knowledge and understanding required for the four mandatory units in the Intermediate GNVQ. The book covers all the underpinning knowledge the student needs to know to satisfy the evidence indicators of the course and this is reinforced by worked examples, short answer questions as well as some more detailed assignments. This second edition has been revised in line with the 1997 content revision. Each chapter is written around the specifications of one unit and includes: brief introduction key areas covered by the chapter list of key learning objectives, drawn from the performance criteria key terms picked out in bold type, and included in glossary student tasks interspersed throughout the text improved integration of key skills While the text is primarily designed to satisfy the requirements of the Intermediate GNVQ course, it can also be used as a reference source at Foundation level.
Author | : Lloyd Kahn |
Publisher | : Shelter Publications, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 0936070110 |
Shelter is many things - a visually dynamic, oversized compendium of organic architecture past and present; a how-to book that includes over 1,250 illustrations; and a Whole Earth Catalog-type sourcebook for living in harmony with the earth by using every conceivable material. First published in 1973, Shelter remains a source of inspiration and invention. Including the nuts-and-bolts aspects of building, the book covers such topics as dwellings from Iron Age huts to Bedouin tents to Togo's tin-and-thatch houses; nomadic shelters from tipis to "housecars"; and domes, dome cities, sod iglus, and even treehouses. The authors recount personal stories about alternative dwellings that illustrate sensible solutions to problems associated with using materials found in the environment - with fascinating, often surprising results.
Author | : Frederick William Bolton Charles |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Nikolas Davies |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 738 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 0750685026 |
With more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields. The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from only the vaguest idea of the word required, a reader can quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for. The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning. Davies and Jokiniemi's work sets a new standard for reference books for all those interested in the buildings that surround us. To browse the book and to see how this title is an invaluable resource for both students and professionals alike, visit www.architectsdictionary.com.
Author | : H. Vandervoort Walsh |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2022-07-21 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Published during the Great Depression era, the following book is intended to assist the readers in building their own small houses. A small house here is determined not through its size - but rather its cost; it is expected that a house can be built with a maximum budget of 42 cents per cubic foot.