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Housing Types

Housing Types

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Introduction Urban planning deals with the design of urban (city) spaces, and the most fundamental piece of it is housing. This is because the vast majority of land area will...

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Global Definitions

Global Definitions

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Introduction In 1785, a government survey cataloged much of the legal descriptions for the area known as United States. This survey established: Meridians: North/South lines. These lines all intersect with...

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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)

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Quicklinks: Structural Insulated Panels Wikipedia Description SIPs are a composite building unit consisting of two outer skins bonded to an inner core of rigid insulating material. Most SIP panels are...

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Concrete Formwork

Concrete Formwork

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Quicklinks Formwork Wiki Definitions None at the moment; suggest some! Introduction: Formwork is the system/structure of boards, ties, and bracing used to create a ‘form’ (or ‘mold) which wet concrete...

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Concrete Problems

Concrete Problems

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Quicklinks: Wiki – Alkali-Silica ReactionWiki – Silica aka Silicon DioxideTesting pH of Concrete Definitions: Alkaline: Having a PH of 7 or greaterSegregation: When aggregates separate in concrete Introduction Like any...

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Carpet Flooring

Carpet Flooring

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Quick Links: Carpet (wikipedia) Introduction Carpets are an extremely useful material. It’s extremely versatile, cheap, provides acoustic qualities, needs little maintenance, and is quite easy to install. There are many...

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Catchment Areas

Catchment Areas

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Introduction Catchment Area: Geographic area (a physical, ever changing boundary) from which participants/contributors or are drawn. The requirement changes with the definition of the catchment area. AKA: Trade Areas, Market...

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Glass & Glazing Assemblies

Glass & Glazing Assemblies

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Definitions Glazier Points: Small triangular piece of metal that slips into the frame groove and holds the glass in place. You’ll find these in picture frames as well. Glazing Tape:...

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Glass & Glazing Types

Glass & Glazing Types

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Definitions Glass: Term for the actual material Clear Glass: Mixture of silica sand and small amounts of alkaline salts such as lime, potash and soda.  Glazing: Process of installing glass...

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