Building Technology Guide – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:12:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Building Technology Guide – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Solar Chimney: How does it Work? https://theconstructor.org/building/solar-chimney-work/564685/ https://theconstructor.org/building/solar-chimney-work/564685/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:12:22 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564685 A solar chimney or thermal chimney is a passive solar cooling and heating system that regulates temperature, improves ventilation, and enhances fire safety inside a house. It uses environmental elements such as solar radiation, cool night breeze, and air pressure differences to adjust indoor temperatures. A thermal chimney is a hollow vertical structure that connects […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/building/solar-chimney-work/564685/feed/ 0 564685 Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG): Working and Features https://theconstructor.org/building/vacuum-insulated-glass-working-features/564350/ Mon, 30 May 2022 18:22:16 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564350 Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) is an insulated glass with a vacuum layer between two rigidly held panes of glass to maximize thermal efficiency and sound insulation. VIG is a thermally insulating window technology that outperforms existing insulating glass (IG) technologies. VIG technology aims at meeting the thermal performance requirements of net-zero energy windows.  This article […]

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]]> 564350 Insulated Glass Units (IGUs): Components and Features https://theconstructor.org/building/building-material/insulated-glass-units-igus-components-and-features/564338/ Mon, 30 May 2022 18:05:36 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564338 An insulated glass unit (IGU) consists of multiple glass panes separated by air or a noble gas-filled cavity that reduces heat transfer and provides building insulation. Insulated glass significantly regulates the indoor temperature and acts as a barrier to unwanted heat and noise.  This article discusses the components, working, and features of insulated glass in […]

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]]> 564338 K, R, U and C-Values in Building Insulation https://theconstructor.org/building/k-r-u-an-c-values-in-building-insulation/564216/ Fri, 27 May 2022 20:37:26 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564216 K, R, U, and C are the different insulation ratings provided for building insulation materials. Understanding the insulation ratings helps to choose the appropriate insulation products for building facilities.  R-value is used prominently in building construction to specify how high or low the insulation is. It is dependent on K and C-values.  This article discusses the […]

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]]> 564216 What is Structural Composite Lumber (SCL)? https://theconstructor.org/building/building-material/what-is-structural-composite-lumber-scl/564211/ Wed, 25 May 2022 22:02:50 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564211 Structural composite lumber (SCL) describes the family of engineered wood products manufactured using small, fast-growing, and underutilized trees. SCL includes laminated veneer lumber (LCL), parallel strand lumber (PSL), laminated strand lumber (LSL), and oriented strand lumber (OSL). Structural composite lumber is popular due to its product strength, reliability, availability, and consistency.  This article explains the […]

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]]> 564211 What is Weathering Steel? https://theconstructor.org/building/what-weathering-steel/564115/ Tue, 24 May 2022 15:43:41 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564115 Weathering steels, also known by the trade name COR-TEN steels, are high-strength, low alloy steel with a carbon content of less than 0.2 percent by weight. It was originally developed in the 1930s by the United States Steel to prevent corrosion and abrasion in their ore wagons. Weathering steel has a unique composition that imparts […]

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]]> 564115 Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Building Applications https://theconstructor.org/building/phase-change-materials-pcms-for-building-applications/564050/ Thu, 19 May 2022 03:08:01 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564050 Phase-change materials (PCMs) possess high storage density in a narrow temperature interval. They release or absorb sufficient energy at phase transition (solid to liquid or vice versa) to provide useful heat or cooling.  PCMs are used to enhance the thermal storage capacity of traditional building materials. They are prominently used for heating and cooling application […]

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]]> 564050 Basic Principles to Achieve Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) https://theconstructor.org/building/basic-principles-net-zero-energy-buildings/563997/ Tue, 17 May 2022 16:55:00 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563997 A net-zero energy building (NZEB) can be defined as a building that produces as much energy as it consumes when measured at the site. These buildings provide high performance by taking a significant amount of energy from renewable sources produced on-site or off-site. Several design tools and applications are available in the market to help […]

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