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Renovations : an inspirational design primer
The UK's housing stock has proved to be remarkably durable, as houses from the 18th and 19th centuries are still adaptable to the requirements of modern living. However, the need to respect the environment and to reduce energy costs presents a new set of challenges for the owners of period properties. In 'Renovations', Richard Wilcock analyses a host of cutting-edge projects to examine the challenges of adapting traditional house types whilst retaining historic features.
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Assessment of indoor activity and its associated dose due to exposure to radon and thoron in dwelling
In the present study, assessment of indoor activity of radon and thoron is being carried out in dwellings of Duligaon area of Kokrajahar, Assam, using Solid state nuclear track based detector-Single entry Pin-hole dosimeter. The observed average indoor radon and thoron concentrations is found to be 246.06 Bq.m −3 and 44.08 Bq.m −3 respectively. Notably, these values are relatively higher than the global average which is 40 Bq.m −3 for radon and 10 Bq.m −3 for thoron. However these indoor metrics are within the acceptable range (200-300 Bq.m −3 ) as recommended by International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). The estimated annual effective dose due to radon and thoron is estimated at 8.1 mSv.y −1 , which is within the action limit (3-10 mSv.y −1 ) set by ICRP. We have also investigated the variation of radon and thoron activity in different house types, and using appropriate Seasonal Correction Factor (SCF), we have also estimated the seasonal activity of radon and thoron.
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Animal friends
A group of animals living together decide to set out and find their own homes where they will each be the happiest.
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Animal Architecture
A provocative call for architects to remember and embrace the nonhuman lives that share our spaces. A spider spinning its web in a dark corner. Wasps building a nest under a roof. There's hardly any part of the built environment that can't be inhabited by nonhumans, and yet we are extremely selective about which animals we keep in or out. This book imagines new ways of thinking about architecture and the more-than-human and asks how we might design with animals and the other lives that share our spaces in mind. Animal Architecture is a provocative exploration of how to think about building in a world where humans and other animals are already entangled, whether we acknowledge it or not.
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Working homes
\"Homes are not just lived in. From a windmill to a lighthouse, this exciting title portrays homes that, quite literally, work. Introducing simple engineering concepts, this book encourages students to be creative and think outside the box.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Characterization and Thermal Evaluation of a Novel Bio-Based Natural Insulation Material from IPosidonia oceanica/I Waste: A Sustainable Solution for Building Insulation in Algeria
Natural bio-based insulation materials have been the most interesting products for good performance and low carbon emissions, becoming widely recognized for their sustainability in the context of climate change and the environmental impact of the building industry. The main objective of this study is to characterize a new bio-sourced insulation material composed of fibers and an adhesive based on cornstarch. This innovative material is developed from waste of the marine plant called Posidonia oceanica (PO), abundantly found along the Algerian coastline. The research aims to valorize this PO waste by using it as raw material to create this novel material. Four samples with different volumetric adhesive fractions (15%, 20%, 25%, and 30%) were prepared and tested. The collected fractions underwent a series of characterizations to evaluate their properties. The key characteristics studied include density, thermal conductivity, and specific heat. The results obtained for the thermal conductivity of the different composites range between 0.052 and 0.067 W.m[sup.−1].K[sup.−1]. In addition, the findings for thermal diffusivity and specific heat are similar to those reported in the scientific literature. However, the capillary absorption of the material is slightly lower, which indicates that the developed bio-sourced material exhibits interesting thermal performance, justifying its suitability for use in building insulation in Algeria.
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At home
Introduces several of the items seen around a home, focusing on their colors, sizes, etc.
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