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Frame Effects on Outdoor–Indoor Transmission Class of Fixed and Open Glass Windows [PDF]
, 2017 The effect of a frame around glass fixed windows on outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) was studied here. Three frame materials were selected, i.e., timber, Aluminum and unplasticized Poly Vinyl Chloride (uPVC).
Anggono, Juliana +4 more
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Conservation status of species used in the UK herbal medicine industry
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Given the ongoing biodiversity crisis, sustainable use and management of medicinal plants is critical. We assessed the conservation status, threats and conservation actions of 298 species sold by UK suppliers to medical herbalists. We found that most species used are unevaluated, representing a gap in conservation knowledge, and of those with ...
Isabella Flowers +2 more
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Pest Management Science, EarlyView.This study employs an AI‐driven multidisciplinary approach to increase our understanding of the toxicological effects of sublethal concentrations of carlina oxide on Prostephanus truncatus. Sublethal exposure to the carlina oxide induced changes in motor patterns and thigmotaxis, highlighting its potential role in integrated pest management strategies.
Anita Casadei +9 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates how construction waste intensity affects greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe), analyzing data from 345 buildings constructed between 2007 and 2025. Using material waste rates (MWR) from previous cases, it predicts climate impacts based on typical material compositions.
Lea Hasselsteen +3 more
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Lateral Load Carrying Capacities of Particleboard Shear Walls Made by Gluing with Timber Studs
BioResources, 2022 Particleboard shear walls were developed and their lateral load carrying capacities were evaluated. The shear walls were made by connecting particleboards and timber studs with polyurethane (PUR) or nails.
Sung-Jun Pang +2 more
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Condensation Risk – Impact of Improvements to Part L and Robust Details on Part C -Interim report number 7: Final report on project fieldwork [PDF]
, 2005 This report sets out, in draft1, the results of the fieldwork phase of research into the impacts of the 2002 revisions to Part L of the building regulations (Approved Document L1 - DTLR, 2001), and the adoption of Robust Details (RDs - DEFRA 2001) on the
Bell, M, Miles-Shenton, D, Smith, M
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Design for sustainable architecture and environments [PDF]
, 2008 This paper describes some of the research outcomes of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project partly funded by Department of Trade and Industry, UK.
Fieldson, Rosemary +2 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As global conservation efforts intensify, balancing environmental protection with social sustainability has become increasingly urgent. This study employs a comparative case study approach to examine two natural resource management interventions in northern Benin: one led by African Parks in an insecure zone, and another by TMG Research in a ...
Ramoudane Orou Sannou +1 more
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, 2014 Due to new possibilities traditional timber framing has become increasingly popular since the beginning of the 21e century. Although traditional timber framing has been used for centuries, the expected mechanical behaviour is not dealt with in great detail in building codes, guidelines or text books.
Jorissen, A.J.M. +2 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The increasing use of wood and wood‐based composites in construction reflects a global shift toward renewable materials that support sustainable development objectives, including carbon reduction and responsible resource use. While wood offers substantial environmental benefits compared to conventional materials such as concrete and steel, its
Qaisar Munir +2 more
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