The super-structure consists predominantly of the load- and no-load-bearing walls-including all doors and windows and suspended floor slabs. The building envelope plays a significant role in the performance of a building, especially with regard to the green building components (heat loss, material use, maintenance, daylight ventilation). The builidng envelope can be divided into three sections, namely: sub-structure, super-structure, and roof assembly.
Reference:
van Wyk, L. 2010. Super-structure and building performance. Green Building Handbook South Africa: The Essential Guide, Volume 3, pp 183-194.
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