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Publisher: Chiltern Dynamics
Publication date: 2006
Format: PDF Document
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Explains air tightness testing and its importance and shows how Chiltern Dynamics can help organisations comply with the requirements. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2003
Format: HTML Document
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This data sheet outlines the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations with reagrd to timber and wood based products. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 1989
Format: HTML Document
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Thsi book covers the principles of designing energy efficient housing. Chapters cover:
Planning - site layout, orientation and internal layout
Building envelope - thermal aspects
Ventilation and infiltration
Fuels and services - choices
Timber frame and solar heating
Condensation control
Energy Matrix and design chekclist
User operation manual. |
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Publisher: wood. for good
Publication date: 2004
Format: PDF Document
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Brief introductory sheet on environmental benefits of using timber. |
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Publisher: wood. for good
Publication date: 2004
Format: PDF Document
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This catalogue is designed to give a flavour of the innovative and sustainable timber products available to architects in the UK.
File size 1,675 KB (approx. download time 1.5 mins for broadband users) |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2003
Format: PDF Document
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A report presenting interim results from a research project to demonstrate how the environmental impact of the storage and distribution of wood products can be minimised through better supply chain management. It examines supply chains in the timber industry, drawing on experience from other industries and national statistics relating to transport and environmental issues. Detailed case studies from 18 companies representing all levels in the timber supply chain are included in Appendix 2. |
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Publisher: TRADA technology & wood for good.
Publication date: 2008
Format: PDF Document
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Developed by TRADA, in partnership with wood for good, this publication shows how a wide range of reusable and adaptable wood structures are designed and constructed. It features 19 fully illustrated innovative examples, including the food stall and bus stop at River Cottage, Devon; The Globe at Cern, Switzerland; and the World's smallest cinema. Wood is the ideal material for re-use. It is naturally good looking, durable, simple to assemble and take down, and easy to move. For sustainability,... |
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Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc
Publication date: 2002
Format: HTML Document
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Looks at the key issues involved in selecting timber species, including the question of proving that the timber derives from a sustainable source. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 1999
Format: HTML Document
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Examines ways to improve the competitiveness of the UK sawmilling and manufacturing industry in construction markets. With emphasis on the market for timber frame construction amongst Housing Associations, the report also examines other potential outlets for UK solid wood and recommends an Action Plan for the industry. |
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Publisher: CEI-Bois
Publication date: 2006
Format: HTML Document
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The purpose of this book is to set out the environmental arguements for using wood as one way of reducing climate change, at the same time as putting the industry's economic contrubution in context. |
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