http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4646 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:58:55 GMT 2013-05-19T18:58:55Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6229 Title: Thermal simulation of different construction types in six climatic regions on heating and cooling loads Authors: Kumirai, T; Bole, S; Conradie, DCU Abstract: A thermal simulation model was prepared for a “typical” suburban building of 120 square meters and nine different passive designs were simulated to evaluate their impact on the heating and cooling load. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6229 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6173 Title: The Green Economy and Alternative Building Technologies Authors: Van Wyk, L Abstract: In this presentation the author outlines how innovative and alternative building technologies can be used to support the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6173 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4700 Title: Introductory guide to foundations Authors: Donaldson, GW; Billingham, PA Abstract: The words ‘built on a firm foundation' have become part of the language and most people would unhesitatingly agree that a house has to have a foundation' without perhaps understanding exactly why. If one were to place an open wooden box upside down on a patch of soft soil and load with bricks it would not be long before the edges sank into the ground. On the other hand if the box were the right way up it would probably hardly sink at all. Mon, 01 Jan 1973 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4700 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4699 Title: Introductory guide to quiet in the home Authors: Ferreira, T Abstract: Home owners often complain that traffic noise disturbs their indoor peace and quiet. It is difficult, expensive and probably unnecessary to make the whole house soundproof. To appreciate and apply the practical tips that follow later, it is necessary to know some facts about acoustics and understand how and where sound penetrates the house. Mon, 01 Jan 1979 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4699 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z