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Monday, 24 September 2012
Week 02 - material research
Metal
when iron reacts with oxygen it forms ferrous oxide which peels off the surface of metal and results in rusting of metals.this happens in few 4-5days.
Pros- steel is lighter than wood, concrete and brick. It can't warp, expand, contract, absorb water, feed termites, rust, catch fire or become a breeding ground for fungus.
con - it is an excellent conductor of heat, so in colder areas, the heat can be absorbed into the structure and quickly lost. Mold also has a tendency of growing around steel studs in the winter.
Uses - Metal is used as structural framework for larger buildings such as skyscrapers, or as an external surface covering. There are many types of metals used for building. Steel is a metal alloy whose major component is iron, and is the usual choice for metal structural building materials. It is strong, flexible, and if refined well and/or treated lasts a long time. Corrosion is metal's prime enemy when it comes to longevity.
Tile
pros
1. Long Lasting Ceramic When installed and maintained properly, will last for the life of your home.
2. Low Maintenance Ceramic cleans easily with a neutral floor cleaner.
3. Virtually Unlimited Designs Ceramic offers a wide variety of designs, colors and patterns.
4. Stands Up to High Traffic Extremely durable ceramic is an excellent choice for high traffic areas.
5. Great Investment Although ceramic is harder to install than other flooring, it is an investment that pays off, increasing the value of your home.
Cons
1. Difficult to Install Professional installation is highly recommended, and can be expensive.
2. May Chip or Crack Ceramic's hardness makes it susceptible to chipping or cracking from impact.
3. Hard, Unforgiving Surface Ceramic is not easy on breakable objects or muscles and joints. Plates and glass may break; knees and elbows may bruise from falls; and standing on a very hard floor can cause muscle fatigue.
4. Colder Perception Ceramic may feel cooler to the touch than other floor types, in low-temperature environments.
Uses - ceramic tiling can be used for bathroom floors and walls and any wet other wet areas such as kitchens.
Marble
Pro-
1. An elegant, expressive material, marble conveys good taste and refinement. Marble will complement many different styles of decor, from the classical to ultra-modern.
2. The exceptional hardness inherent to marble is actually a benefit. You will never have to be concerned that your dog's claws are scratching up your floor, as you might with hardwood flooring.
3. The lifespan of marble is exceptional, thanks to its durability. Marble is one of the oldest building materials, favored by the Greeks and Romans. Evidence of their exceptional marble-work still exists today.
cons -
1. not quite as easy as maintaining ceramic or granite floor tiles. In order to keep marble tiles shiny and clean, you need to regularly polish them. Marble requires special cleaning.
2. a spilled glass of red wine may require replacement of a tile if it hasn't been appropriately polished and sealed. Marble floor tiles will not be appropriate for an area of the house where accident-prone children are likely to drop a cup full of juice.
Uses - iIt provides an excellent internal wall and floor finish, particularly in such applications as the entrance halls of public buildings, offices, banks, hotels, leisure complexes, shopping malls and individual shops.
when iron reacts with oxygen it forms ferrous oxide which peels off the surface of metal and results in rusting of metals.this happens in few 4-5days.
Pros- steel is lighter than wood, concrete and brick. It can't warp, expand, contract, absorb water, feed termites, rust, catch fire or become a breeding ground for fungus.
con - it is an excellent conductor of heat, so in colder areas, the heat can be absorbed into the structure and quickly lost. Mold also has a tendency of growing around steel studs in the winter.
Uses - Metal is used as structural framework for larger buildings such as skyscrapers, or as an external surface covering. There are many types of metals used for building. Steel is a metal alloy whose major component is iron, and is the usual choice for metal structural building materials. It is strong, flexible, and if refined well and/or treated lasts a long time. Corrosion is metal's prime enemy when it comes to longevity.
Tile
pros
1. Long Lasting Ceramic When installed and maintained properly, will last for the life of your home.
2. Low Maintenance Ceramic cleans easily with a neutral floor cleaner.
3. Virtually Unlimited Designs Ceramic offers a wide variety of designs, colors and patterns.
4. Stands Up to High Traffic Extremely durable ceramic is an excellent choice for high traffic areas.
5. Great Investment Although ceramic is harder to install than other flooring, it is an investment that pays off, increasing the value of your home.
Cons
1. Difficult to Install Professional installation is highly recommended, and can be expensive.
2. May Chip or Crack Ceramic's hardness makes it susceptible to chipping or cracking from impact.
3. Hard, Unforgiving Surface Ceramic is not easy on breakable objects or muscles and joints. Plates and glass may break; knees and elbows may bruise from falls; and standing on a very hard floor can cause muscle fatigue.
4. Colder Perception Ceramic may feel cooler to the touch than other floor types, in low-temperature environments.
Uses - ceramic tiling can be used for bathroom floors and walls and any wet other wet areas such as kitchens.
Marble
Pro-
1. An elegant, expressive material, marble conveys good taste and refinement. Marble will complement many different styles of decor, from the classical to ultra-modern.
2. The exceptional hardness inherent to marble is actually a benefit. You will never have to be concerned that your dog's claws are scratching up your floor, as you might with hardwood flooring.
3. The lifespan of marble is exceptional, thanks to its durability. Marble is one of the oldest building materials, favored by the Greeks and Romans. Evidence of their exceptional marble-work still exists today.
cons -
1. not quite as easy as maintaining ceramic or granite floor tiles. In order to keep marble tiles shiny and clean, you need to regularly polish them. Marble requires special cleaning.
2. a spilled glass of red wine may require replacement of a tile if it hasn't been appropriately polished and sealed. Marble floor tiles will not be appropriate for an area of the house where accident-prone children are likely to drop a cup full of juice.
Uses - iIt provides an excellent internal wall and floor finish, particularly in such applications as the entrance halls of public buildings, offices, banks, hotels, leisure complexes, shopping malls and individual shops.
Monday, 17 September 2012
Week 01 work - 3 buildings research/ Assignment 2
Barcelona Pavillion
This building consists of materials such as timber for the wall, concrete for marble for the ground, plasterboard interior walls and possibly the ceiling, marble walls, glass windows and steel columns. it was designed by designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929.
House At Bordeaux
house at Bordeaux seems to be made of concrete walls glass walls, plaster interior walls and metal columns. the house was designed by architect Rem Koolhaas in 1998.
Rudin House
The Rudin House consists of being made of concrete wall, glass windows, shingle roofing and wooden glass frames. The building was designed in 1959 by architect Marshall Erdman.
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