Heady heights for timber frames
Palmer, S.
Heady heights for timber frames - 1998 - House Builder 57(6) July 1998, 32-34(3) .
Considers the benefits of timber frame building in the light of the growing need for new houses to be built in urban areas, changes to building regulations increasing the maximum number of storeys for timer building and, the recommendations of the Latham report. Discusses Timber Frame 2000, a project which aims to increase the value of the design and construction process, reduce construction time and, improve quality.
BENCHMARKING
BUILDING REGULATIONS
CONCRETE FRAMED BUILDINGS
COSTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
INSULATION
PREFABRICATION
QUALITY
STEEL FRAMES
TIMBER FRAME 2000
TIMBER FRAMES
URBAN AREAS
Heady heights for timber frames - 1998 - House Builder 57(6) July 1998, 32-34(3) .
Considers the benefits of timber frame building in the light of the growing need for new houses to be built in urban areas, changes to building regulations increasing the maximum number of storeys for timer building and, the recommendations of the Latham report. Discusses Timber Frame 2000, a project which aims to increase the value of the design and construction process, reduce construction time and, improve quality.
BENCHMARKING
BUILDING REGULATIONS
CONCRETE FRAMED BUILDINGS
COSTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
INSULATION
PREFABRICATION
QUALITY
STEEL FRAMES
TIMBER FRAME 2000
TIMBER FRAMES
URBAN AREAS