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Norway gets its first naturally climatized mixed-use building

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Snøhetta Vertikal Nydalen in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta, features a simplified and self-sufficient climate system, making it Norway’s first naturally climatized mixed-use building. Each comes with exposed concrete ceilings, doors stretching 2 to 4 m (0.6 ft), and custom oak windowsills.

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Why fire sprinklers belong above suspended drop-out ceilings

Construction Specifier

Ten reasons to stop poking holes in ceilings. Drop-out ceilings provide an alternative to ‘poke-through’ sprinkler installations and avoid the need to install drops from sprinkler mains so sprinklers can penetrate the ceiling and discharge water into the room below. Install ceiling grid.

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Identifying Types of Damp in Houses: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

CCR Magazine

Encountering damp in your home can be a distressing experience, especially when you consider the potential health and structural problems it can cause. Left untreated, rising damp can lead to serious structural damage to your property. These patches are typically found on walls and ceilings where water ingress is occurring.

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Water Leakage from Ceiling | water leakage from ceiling | How to Stop Water Leakage from Ceiling

CivilJungle

Information of Water Leakage from Ceiling. The water leakages problems can adversely affect the structures and masonry. Water can be the most destructive element for structures that are mainly constructed from concrete. What Is Water Leakage from Ceiling? Signs of Water Leaking from Ceiling.

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What Is Folded Plate | Folded Plate Structure | Folded Plate Roof Construction Details | Folded Plate Staircase | What Are Folded Plate Roofs

CivilJungle

Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. The first Roof which was constructed using folded structure was prepared by the engineer eudene Freyssinet in 1923 as an aircraft hangar at Orly airport in Paris.

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What Is Rainwater Harvesting | Rainwater Harvesting Methodology | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Method |Rainwater Harvesting Project

CivilJungle

Rainwater Harvesting Methodology: There are various methods that are available for rainwater harvesting, those are: To design a rainwater harvesting system at first collecting the rainwater and subsurface water in a hygienic way. Stormwater harvesting helps both sides of structures. Zones are separated by different rainfall types.

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Transforming Your Basement with Bench Footing

UK Construction Blog

However, traditional basement finishing methods often need to pay more attention to a critical first step – installing proper structural support. Bench footing refers to a continuous concrete footing installed around the perimeter of a basement. A structural engineer can help calculate exact load requirements.