Cross laminated timber : a design stage primer /
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, p...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, UK :
RIBA Publishing,
2021.
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| Summary: | 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 exemplar CLT buildings. Abundantly illustrated with over 130 colour images and in-depth case studies from around the world, it will help the entire project team, whether design team, constructor or clients, to better understand and build using a truly modern method of construction. |
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| Physical Description: | v, 209 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781859469224 1859469221 |