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Course Curriculum
How did we get here
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05:07
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The rise and evolution of brick construction
03:16 -
Brick, concrete and carbon
01:27
Social context
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Social consequences of specification
05:05 -
Reducing carbon in construction
01:47
The case for stone
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Comparing structural materials
04:11 -
The sustainability of stone
04:16 -
The properties of stone
03:13 -
Strength testing
03:13
Building with stone
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Stone staircases
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Stone in use
03:26 -
Beams and columns
05:28 -
Safety considerations
01:46
Sticks and stones
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The architectural language of stone
02:33 -
Stone and timber
03:50
Future systems
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The future
06:27
Case studies
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13 Clerkenwell Close, London by Groupwork + Amin Taha, and Webb Yates Engineers
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Chelsea Barracks, London, by Squire & Partners
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Limestone façade at the Library and Study Centre, St John’s College, Oxford by Wright & Wright Architects
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Sandstone façade at The Fratry, Carlisle Cathedral, Feilden Fowles Architects
00:00
Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked questions
Faculty
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Steve Webb, Director, Webb Yates Engineers
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Caroline Hall, Director, Natural Stone Projects
By the end of this module you will be able to understand:
- The historical evolution of traditional building materials
- The considerations influencing the choice of building materials throughout history
- The social consequences of material specification
- The key differences in the production of stone, steel, timber, brick and concrete
- The minimal environmental impact of quarrying
- The characteristics of traditional structural materials and how stone offers a sustainable and flexible alternative
- The properties that make stone a low-carbon, durable and structurally powerful material
- How stone is strength tested
- Innovative stone building techniques including the use of stone columns and beams
- Safety and regulatory considerations pertinent to using stone as a structural material
- The future of stone as a construction material
- How to source and select stone
About this module
This module offers an exploration of the essential characteristics of stone and its potential in reducing carbon in construction. Those enrolled will learn about the characteristics that make stone a low-carbon, durable and structurally powerful material. The course also covers the evolution of the use of traditional building materials, comparing the efficiency of stone, brick, steel, timber and concrete. Participants will gain knowledge of innovative stone building techniques, revealing the transformative potential of stone in shaping sustainable construction practices.
Available on:
Full Membership, Full Membership for two, Full Membership for three, Full Membership for four, Full Membership for five, Full membership for six, Full Membership for seven, Full Membership for eight, Full Membership for nine, AUGUST FREE TRIAL, Free Trial, Stone
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