Traditional construction for a sustainable future [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: Spon (E&F) 2011Description: eBookISBN:- 9780203895504
- 690.028
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1 The natural way of life and the traditional house, its inception and demise -- 2 Traditional building materials, their sustainability, and the contrast with modern materials -- 3 Traditional sustainable building construction - ancient and modern -- 4 Thermal performance and the breathing wall -- 5 Climate, site, and thermal performance -- 6 The role of the Building Regulations in the sustainability of traditional building construction -- 7 The pathology of traditional buildings
This eBook includes a detailed scientific description of traditional building materials and their constituents which draws a sharp contrast with modern petrochemical-based materials. The studies of traditional buildings included reveal the sustainability of features such as natural ventilation and breathing walls, and comparisons with modern construction methods show how they could prevent 'sick building syndrome'. The author argues that maintenance for long life, by contrast with the modern concept of life-cycle costing, is at the nub of sustainability and underlies the contribution traditional building construction can make to tackling climate change. Over 250 original photos, and over fifty bespoke diagrams illustrate the features, techniques, and characteristics of traditional construction that could make such a valuable contribution to the industry today.