It includes: > eleven case studies demonstrating best practice and inspirational design, such as the Globe Theatre, York Minster and The Downland Gridshell > comprehensive specifiying information, design data and grading rules, compiled by an expert author team > colour photographs and drawings throughout.
green oak in construction was shortlisted for the RIBA Book Awards 2008, and is supported by:
peter ross
christopher mettem
andrew holloway
christopher mettem
Case Studies: Stirling Castle roof; New roof to the South Transept of York Minster; Darwin College, Cambridge; National Maritime Museum (cladding); Globe Theatre, London; The Downland Gridshell; Bedales School, Olivier Theatre; Abingdon School Boathouse; Mill O Braco (house); Ealing Bridge.
greenin construction oak
peter ross
The authors describe the whole process of green oak construction: the design, framing and enclosing of structures. In an inspirational series of contemporary case studies they show how to use green oak to best effect, supporting this with design data and specifying advice.
GREEN OAK IN CONSTRUCTION
green oak in construction is a highly illustrated technical guide to the use of green oak. It celebrates the use of oak in the building of modern structures, and shows how to achieve excellence in practice.
andrew holloway
BM TRADA, part of the Element Group, provides a comprehensive range of independent testing, inspection, certification, technical and training services. We help organisations to demonstrate their business and product credentials, and to improve performance and compliance. We help our customers to make certain that the management systems, supply chain and product certification schemes they operate are compliant and fit for purpose.
ISBN 978-1-900510-82-0
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