Noise Control With Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Sound control is an important design consideration in most buildings. Sound control involves two important properties: sound transmission and…
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Balanced Design Fire Protection for Multifamily Housing
INTRODUCTION The application of balanced design principles is particularly important in multifamily residential buildings. The risk of fires in apartments…
Earth-Sheltered Buildings
INTRODUCTION Earth-sheltering refers to using earth as part of a building’s thermal control system Earth-sheltered buildings can be either built…
Passive Solar Design
INTRODUCTION Passive solar design involves utilizing a building’s basic elements walls, windows and floors—to produce a comfortable environment with less…
Residential Details for High Wind Areas
INTRODUCTION High winds subject buildings to large horizontal forces as well as to significant uplift. Reinforced concrete masonry is well…
Concrete Masonry Residential Details
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry homes reflect the beauty and durability of concrete masonry materials. Masonry housing provides a high standard of…