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Video recording of a talk given at the RSA on 25 November 2010 by environmental engineer, Patrick Bellew, in which he shares his experience of the past twenty years on how high performance buildings are...
A CD/DVD on building techniques designed for Intranet delivery or installation on a local Hard Drive. It includes the following sections: Foundations; Walls; Ground Floors Upper Floors; Roof Structure; Roof...
In Britain clay bricks are a significant building material. We enjoy a remarkably rich choice, reflecting not only the variety of the different clays, but also the diversity of manufacturing methods. This...
This film describes the use of limestone as a building material. It also explores its failure, repair and conservation. Topicscovered include: Geology; Quarrying; Carving and Dressing; Laying; Defects;...
Traces the development of flat roofs and identifies the principles and practice of modern construction. Extensive site footage follows the construction of several different types of flat roof and simple...
For centuries lime has been the fundamental ingredient of building mortars, plasters and renders. In the 20th Century it was largely replaced by cement and gypsum. However, an understanding of the chemistry...
Traces the development of windows over the last 500 years. It shows how, and why, styles have changed and explains how both timber and PVC windows are manufactured. Most windows in the UK are still made from...
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