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Materials used in a building can generally be sub-divided into 2 broad categories: materials that transfer the weight of people, equipment, and the building itself to the ground (load-bearing material) and material that is used to "finish" out a space.
Examples of load bearing elements are columns, beams, and foundations. Examples of non-load bearing elements include items such as carpet, furniture, paint, suspended ceilings, and cabinets.
Load bearing materials must be extremely strong and thus are fairly limited to materials such as steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
Non load bearing materials can be made out of anything - as long as it is not toxic or dangerous in some other way. It is important to know, however, that buildings can catch on fire. In the event a fire occurs, the materials in a building should not be combustible to further spread the fire, or emit harmful toxic smoke into the air.
Building Codes dictate these parameters based on variables such as the use of the building, the size of the building, and whether or not the building has an approved sprinkler system inside of it.
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What has the author Sylvia Leydecker written?
Sylvia Leydecker has written: 'Nano materials in architecture, interior architecture, and design' -- subject(s): Nanostructured materials, Design and technology, Architecture and technology
What has the author Dana Buntrock written?
Dana Buntrock has written: 'Materials and meaning in contemporary Japanese architecture' -- subject(s): Architecture, History 'Material and meaning in contemporary Japanese architecture' -- subject(s): Social aspects of Architecture, Architecture, History 'Materials and meaning in contemporary Japanese architecture' -- subject(s): Social aspects of Architecture, Architecture, History
What materials were used for mughal architecture?
marble
What has the author Harold J Rosen written?
Harold J. Rosen has written: 'Construction specifications writing' 'Construction materials for architecture' -- subject- s -: Building materials, Architecture 'Architectural materials for construction'
What types of materials are needed for architecture?
pen, paper, your brain
The significance of traditional building materials in modern days architecture?
Poo
What has the author Greg Lynn written?
Greg Lynn has written: 'Folds, bodies & blobs' -- subject(s): Architecture, Composition, proportion, Modern Architecture, Themes, motives 'Composites, surfaces, and software' -- subject(s): Building materials, Study and teaching, Composite materials, Architecture, Architecture and technology, Technological innovations, Architectural design
What is the meaning of 'ecological architecture'?
Ecological architecture could also be called green architecture or sustainable architecture. It would be defined as buildings that are built with the environment in mind, i.e. energy efficiency, earth friendly building materials, etc.
What is a difference between ancient and modern architecture?
Ancient architecture was limited to what you could achieve with stone (and concrete). Modern architecture is limited by what you can achieve with steel, reinforced concrete and glass.
What is poche in architecture?
"Poche" is French for "pocket." In architecture it refers to plans or maps that have materials completely blacked in, to get a better idea of the geometry of the physical space by outlining it.
What has the author Satish Chandra written?
Satish Chandra has written: 'History of architecture and ancient building materials in India' -- subject(s): Architecture, Building materials, History 'Polymers in concrete' -- subject(s): Concrete, Polymer-impregnated concrete, Polymers
What specific tasks will architecture involve?
The specific tasks that an architect will deal with include drawing blue prints and measuring materials. Architects are responsible for the math behind their architecture.
