Architecture foundation

Passivhaus foundation details - an introduction with examples in 2d and 3d.

We recently had a question on our Facebook page that has since inspired this post. We were asked if we had any tips for building on a sloped terrain. So here goes: Cut and Fill: This describes the process of carving out a level plinth on a sloping site, in order to build a home that is essentially designed for use on a level site. Any spoil that is cut from the bank is reserved in order for it to be brought back to make up the levels on the lower edge. Depending on the type of slope you are

A collection of foundation details looking at strip foundation, raft, pad and pile foundations with detail examples in 2D and 3D.

Adding a layer of rigid-foam insulation to the outside of a poured concrete foundation saves energy, but it raises a key question: What's the best way of protecting and finishing…

types of foundations

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Milan's new Fondazione Prada

"Most people, in choosing a new home, look for comfort: a serene atmosphere, smooth walls and floors, a logical layout. Nonsense, says Shusaku Arakawa, a

Cross Section Of Building Foundation; The architecture office building elevation design and cross-section view with foundation and wall detail in AutoCAD format. Download Autocad file of building with foundation plan.