An Introduction to Lime Mortar as a Sustainable Building Material
Jul 11, 2023 · CONCLUSION. In conclusion, lime mortar is a versatile and sustainable building material that offers numerous benefits for sustainable architecture. Its low embodied energy and carbon footprint make it an environmentally friendly choice, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Lime mortar’s breathability and moisture ...
The benefits of timber as a building material - Specifier Review
Mar 16, 2018 · Lightweight and versatile, timber is easy to handle and install. This facilitates a faster, less expensive and less disruptive construction process, making it the ideal material for brownfield site construction and urban development – as well as altogether quieter, calmer and cleaner building sites. Off-site, timber gains points thanks to its ...
R32 refrigerant – why the change and why now? - Specifier Review
Jan 25, 2019 · Carbon has a GWP of 1. R410A has a GWP of 2,088 meaning that if one kilogram is released into the atmosphere it would have 2,088 times the harmful effect of one kilogram of carbon. That is why we are now seeing a move to a new refrigerant – R32, which has a GWP of 675 (two-thirds less than R410a). The decision by air conditioner manufacturers ...
Big Foot Systems Modernises Rooftop Support - Specifier Review
Feb 29, 2016 · Finally Big Foot Systems offers short manufacture and delivery lead times to help a project meet its schedule and stay within budget. For further information on all products and services offered by Big Foot Systems email: [email protected] or telephone 01323 844355. Follow @Bigfootsystems.
18 Things you need to know about R32 refrigerant
18 of the key points about R32 refrigerant. – R32 is a low GWP refrigerant of 675. – It is 17% of the GWP of R404A which is common in refrigeration. – It is 32% of the GWP of R410A which is common in air conditioning. – Because of this, it’s being introduced in the UK as an alternative to these gases. – R32 is already widely used in ...
Big Foot Systems Provides Support at Manchester Royal Infirmary
May 12, 2018 · Big Foot Systems has supplied a custom plant deck to support a chiller on the asphalt roof of Manchester Royal Infirmary. Big Foot Technical worked with the contractors to design a solution that allowed the chiller to sit above existing pipework whilst allowing the chiller to remain fully accessible for maintenance.
Construction Industry News and Views | Specifier Review
SPECIFIER REVIEW – CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEWS & VIEWS. Specifier Review publishes news and views from the built environment. Showcasing the latest architectural projects, building product innovations, video presentations and informative articles from building product manufacturers and construction industry specialists. Latest architectural ...
Big Foot Supplies Rooftop Solution to Complex London Project
Jul 20, 2018 · Big Foot Systems has supplied a complete solution for rooftop plant support on a new commercial office building near Kings Cross train station in central London. The split-level project used a range of non-penetrative frames from Big Foot Systems including Custom Safe Access systems, Bespoke Frames, Custom HD Frames, HD Cubes and Custom HD Supports to provide safe access and support air ...
SI-Modular: Sustainable building system with timber I-beams
Jun 29, 2017 · This quick, easy, and self-explanatory timber construction, SI-Modular, is based on Metsä Wood´s I-beam Finnjoist ®. Hans-Ludwig Stell, the managing partner of the Stellinnovation GmbH, was asked to develop a house type for use in development-aid that could be assembled as simply as possible. The SI-Modular system enables the houses to be ...
Sitting Room vs. Living Room: What’s the Difference?
Nov 1, 2023 · The living room is the essential family room. It’s usually the main place of activity in a household aside from the kitchen and is usually much larger than a sitting room. Living rooms are often furnished with one or two sofas and an armchair if the space is available. Many living rooms are multi-functional too and may contain a small dining ...