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Structures and build-ups
How a good lightweight wall and floor are assembled, and what should be avoided.
LGS build-ups: acoustics, vapour control and services
Section titled “LGS build-ups: acoustics, vapour control and services”Will the house sound hollow, where should board materials go, why do we avoid running services between the studs and how much space does that require?
Why choose light-gauge construction?
Section titled “Why choose light-gauge construction?”How much can a well-calculated structure save, and why price is not the main argument.
Curved or inclined geometry?
Section titled “Curved or inclined geometry?”Why complex forms are not a limitation for this technology.
What types of buildings do you design?
Section titled “What types of buildings do you design?”From family homes to shopping centres.
Is a site visit required for design?
Section titled “Is a site visit required for design?”Generally not, although it can be appropriate in specific cases.