IntroductionThe building design and construction communities are increasingly aware of the need to consider thermal performance and environmental impact in the design and construction of buildings. Th...
IntroductionSound is an important issue in residential construction. Sound insulation tends to govern the choice of construction system because of its daily impact on quality of life. The referen...
IntroductionIssues may arise during construction that bring building to a halt, leaving timber frames and other parts of a building exposed to the weather for a time. Bad weather can also lead t...
IntroductionTimber finishing is the process of protecting or refining the surface of a wooden material. Different uses of timber require different finishing and a natural division of the informa...
Introduction Wood and timber products used in the interior of a building are usually selected for their visual characteristics and so it is critical that these characteristics are maintained thro...
IntroductionDespite public perceptions to the contrary, timber buildings can be designed to be very safe in fires and other emergencies. Designing for fire safety must enable people to escape in the e...
IntroductionThe guide’s intention is to introduce CLT, providing general product and performance information, design consideration and building processes. The guide is not a design manual, for more ...
IntroductionThis Guide is intended to provide an introduction to the fire safety design of timber buildings in compliance with NCC and is suitable for a broad range of building practitioners including...
IntroductionThis Technical Design Guide provides information on methods of analysis and supporting data that can be applied to the design of timber structures in Australia if the Performance Solu...
IntroductionThe information in this guide applies to the design and planning stages as well as the actual construction phase, and many hazards can be addressed by good design and planning before they ...
