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In this paper, a study on the various indigenous materials used for the constuction of the traditional houses of Myanmar is made. The aim of the study is to collect the basic data for further...
With this publication, CBM aims to provide guidance for improving access to the built environment for people with disabilities and reducing barriers. The publication includes information on the...
A typical design of small dwelling unit for seismic zone III, IV, & V showing architectural and structural drawing for brick wall and stone masonry wall. Disaster management occupies an...
The presentation covered topics including-
1-Exposition and trends
2-Tent models
3-Behaviours according to the climate
4-Parameters and indicators
5-...
Guide for reconstruction of concrete housing: General practice followed in design. Steps in involved in RCC design. Field data. Study of architectural drawings. List of I. S. codes generally...
This collection contains toolkits, guidelines and a presentation, related to community participatory planning in humanitarian aid. Current guidance comes from leading organisations: Architecture...
This article in Building Ethiopia - Sustainability and Innovation in Architecture and Design (Volume I) discusses the implementation of two vaulting construction techniques in the context of...
On December 26th 2004 a major earthquake caused a Tsunami in the region of the Indian Ocean. The epicentre of the quake lay offshore the Indonesian Island of Sumatra close to its neighbouring...
This document can also be found on the official website of: https://www.oecd.org/The complexity of modern crises calls for a...
Buildings in developing countries are often designed without taking sufficient account of the climate. Factors such as the urban surroundings or site charac- teristics, orientation and...