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LC Construction Project 2024 - Coggle Diagram
LC Construction Project 2024
Foundations
Pile foundations
Raft foundations
Strip foundations
Advantages
Adaptability to various soils
Cost effective
Disadvantages
Limited load-bearing capacity
Site prep required
Floor construction
Radon membrane
insulation
Sand blinding
Concrete slab
Hardcore
Slab and screed finish
Types of floor construction
Concrete slab floors
slab and screed floors
Suspended timber floors
Passive Houses
Disadvantages
Specialised design and construction
Complex ventilation and airtightness needed
High initial costs
Advantages
year-long comfort (Constant internal environment)
Environmental sustainability (less fossil fuels used)
Saves money on energy (long-run)
Features of passive houses
Airtight construction
Thermal bridge free
Super Insulation
Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation
Renewable energy integration
Wall construction
Timber frame construction
Disadvantages
Vulnerability to moisture
Vulnerability to fire
Noise transmission
Advantages
Design flexibility
Lightweight construction
Speed of construction
Concrete block walls
Concrete blocks
Mortar joints
Insulation
Wall ties
Advantages
Sound insulation
Fire resistance
Strength and durability
Disadvantages
Thermal bridging
Heavy construction