192 Pages
by
RIBA Publishing
192 Pages
by
RIBA Publishing
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Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has long been heralded as a wonder material, with a light environmental footprint, high strength, quick installation times and reduced waste – so why isn’t everyone using it? Delving into the key considerations including fire safety, cost and value, visual aspects, planning, feasibility and engineering, this book is an essential companion to designing and delivering... Read more
1. Manufacturing 2. Application and use 3. Context 4. Feasibility 5. Visual aspects 6. Costs and value 7. Planning 8. Design and procurement 9. Engineering aspects 10. Refurbished structures 11. Safety 12. Buildability 13. The North American experience 14. The Australian experience 15. Flexibility and use 16. Client Issues 17. Conclusion Case studies: Hausgables, Atlanta The Seed House, Sydney Cambridge Central Mosque, Cambridge The Harriss Academy School, Sutton Republic, Tower Hamlets Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malmesbury The Fitzroy, Falmouth Carbon12, Portland Fenner Hall student residences, Canberra Ermine Street Church Academy School, Huntingdon Orsman Road, London Triodos Bank, Zeist
Biography
Nic Crawley is an architect with over 20 years’ cross-sector project experience. As the former Head of Sustainability at AHMM, Nic established the practice’s awardwinning sustainability agenda. He now works within a technical design group at AHMM, tasked with researching buildings and better ways of building.
