Sentences with phrase «timber buildings»

The 22 - foot structure being tested this month is a minimalist system aimed at collecting the information required to design tall timber buildings that have this kind of earthquake resilience.

But those tiled roofs and narrow, labyrinth - like streets aren't the only things that attract people to the town; on a sunny day the Jade Dragon Snow mountains can be seen towering over the horizon and providing a dramatic backdrop to the antique timbered buildings of the town itself.

The Cottage is a beautifully restored timber building which was once a pickers dwelling.

The build was completed by The Stable Company, a York - based firm established in 2002: they produce timber buildings for a range of sectors including education, leisure and equestrian.

On arrival in Chester view the medieval city walls and the half - timbered buildings known as the «Rows».

«While I have always loved the structural aesthetic of wood structures, it wasn't until I watched a TED Talk from Vancouver - based architect Michael Green regarding the environmental necessity of mass timber building that I really found my spark.

Based on the insights gleaned from this current set of tests and related research, the team will return to San Diego in 2020 to build, shake, and ultimately burn an earthquake - resilient 10 story timber building on the UC San Diego shake table.

Quince is situated in San Francisco's Jackson Square Neighborhood, in a historically landmarked brick and timber building built in 1907.

Case in point: While widening a road leading into Iran, Danti says Kurdish workers dug into a 25 - kilometer section of hillside, exposing the buried and burned remains of several stone, adobe and timber buildings from the Early Iron Age.

Gareth Barber, MD of The Stable Company, commented: «It's inspiring to see Wylde Green's new timber build already serving the needs of pupils so well.

A steeply sloping site meant a traditional (masonry) construction wasn't viable and led the design team to develop proposals for a light weight timber building set on a simple raised deck, providing level access to the existing building with the opportunity for unique views from the classroom into the tree canopy.

Boutique Hotel Genteel hotel set in a half - timbered building offering free WiFi & an upscale restaurant.

Wernigerode is a charming town, with elaborate half - timbered buildings overlooked by a stunning castle, and is brilliantly illuminated and decorated at this time of year.

The accommodation has been designed for the eco traveller with Double and twin bungalows, Share bungalows (dorm style) with private facilities Ensuite double accommodation All are individual timber buildings divided by trees affording privacy.

This interesting area has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988 largely due to its abundance of beautiful half timbered buildings.

Another option is a visit to the historic Klunkhardshof, a two - storey half - timbered building dating back to the early 16th century, situated in the town centre.

Most timber buildings throughout Europe succumbed to fire and were rebuilt with fire resistant materials, so these few buildings are very unique.

The river splits into four channels just downstream from the Barrage Vauban and flows through the half - timbered buildings together with the narrow lanes and footbridges that connect them.

Mass Timber is all the rage in the construction industry and many magazines and websites are full of headlines like «first mass - timber building constructed in Minnesota» or wherever, when in fact, people have been building with mass timber for centuries; just about every funky old warehouse in North America is mass timber, built of 2x8s or 2x10s on 2 inch spacing, nailed one to another.

In heavy timber and cross-laminated timber buildings, (which I consider to be the future of wood construction) it has been shown that the wood actually protects itself; the char acts as an insulator.

«We worry that impermeable construction solutions, coupled with timber frame, may be setting up a future problem down the line, and give timber building an undeserved bad reputation.»

About Blog Structural archaeologist Geoff Carter's radical view of building in the ancient world, especially the archaeology of the lost timber built environment of Southern England.

Ascot Timber Buildings Pool and Jacuzzi buildings, outbuildings and summer houses in five styles, all in hardwood.

This morning travel north to the town of Chester where you view the Roman walls, cathedral and the black and white half - timbered buildings known as «The Rows».

Weather protection during construction is an important consideration in installation of a mass timber building.

Admire the half - timbered buildings of the main square and one of Germany's most popular Christmas Markets on an included guided tour.

After the great fire of 1886, which destroyed 14 timber buildings, Calgarians started building in sandstone, which was fireproof, easily workable and readily available in the area.

With more than 98 years» experience in timber buildings, established over four generations, Scotts has used its expertise in sports pavilions, equestrian buildings and specialist timber products, to carefully design and manufacture bespoke education buildings that meet the needs and requirements of today's pupils.

It's no surprise that the education sector is warming to the idea of timber builds - as well as facilitating outdoor learning, they're a cost - effective, environmentally - sustainable way of providing additional teaching space.»

The Cassowary Café is a timber building which consists of two wooden buildings with a wrap - around veranda.

The Cassowary Café is a timber building with two huts and a wrap around verandah where guests can enjoy Complimentary Breakfast (7 am - 9:30 am) and dinner underneath the rainforest canopy.

With hundreds of half - timbered buildings, this alluring town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a delight to explore.

The quality and sheer number of these restored, half - timbered buildings has seen Quedlinburg awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

The quaint, cobbled streets are lined with immaculate half - timbered buildings and pretty, painted houses.

The city has an impressive cathedral, astronomical clock tower, and timber buildings.

You are free to explore Linz am Rhein, with its delightful half - timbered buildings.

In Chester, enjoy a walking tour of this city famed for its Roman remains and black and white half - timbered buildings.

; Bath, famous for the Roman baths constructed around 70 AD and today one of the best preserved Roman remains in the world; Chester, one of Britain's best cities for archaeological and architectural treasures, including Roman remains and half - timbered buildings; Stratford - upon - Avon, home to William Shakespeare; and York, England's most complete medieval city with its cobbled streets and the magnificent York Minister.

Spend a leisurely day relaxing in Wilderswil, where you have free time to explore this pretty Alpine village, whose traditional half - timbered buildings are unmistakably Swiss.

Spend a leisurely Day 5 relaxing in Wilderswil, where you have free time to explore this pretty Alpine village, whose traditional half - timbered buildings are unmistakably Swiss.

Pretty Altenahr, overlooked by the ruins of the twelfth - century castle Burg Are, is notable for its beautiful half - timbered buildings and is a popular destination for wine buffs, particularly in the summer when this ancient village hosts its annual Weinsommer festival.

Known more for their timber buildings, they have also just completed a lovely structure in rammed earth.

Architype are leaders in designing Passivhaus buildings and timber buildings, so the majority of the Passivhaus buildings I presented were timber construction.

It includes a history of shelter and the evolution of building types: tents, yurts, timber buildings, barns, small homes, domes, etc..