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^ ARCHITECTURE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
also see..
Sustainable Architecture
DIRECTORIES-Affordable Housing
dmoz.org Open Directory |
Google.com |
Yahoo.com
DIRECTORIES-Housing
dmoz.org Open Directory |
Google.com |
Yahoo.com
BuildersWithoutBorders.org,
About,
FAQ,
Links
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Gallery
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Projects
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Publications,
Resources
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Requests for Assistance
Digital-Ocean (InsituMixing Corp.)
• new building technologies for attractive, inexpensive, safe housing, easily constructed with unskilled labor
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Forums - ferrocement, PVA fibers
DirtCheapBuilder.com -
About
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Papercrete
Habitat for Humanity International -
Search for Affiliates, News and Events,
SiteMap
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Africa
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Habitat World Magazine
HomesteadingToday.com,
using dirt to make cement?
Institute for Planetary Renewal
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Life Support Technologies - Agriculture, Solar Energy
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Stirling Solar Energy Electric Generator
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Ultra Low-Cost Construction
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Examples,
Forms,
Hexagonal Dome Design,
Insulation,
Materials,
Models,
Principles
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) -
About,
Links,
Search
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FAQ Q&A
• Programs -
State,
Tribal
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Publications
National Affordable Housing Training Institute (NAHTI)
• technical assistance & training to improve production and government performance
Rural Studio -
About
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Gallery
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Samuel "Sambo" Mockbee,
2
Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA)
VastuShilpa founded by Balkrishna Doshi -
About
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Publications
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Projects
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ASPHALT
Asphalt Contractor Online
Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association
^ ARCHITECTURE
ASSOCIATIONS
The AIA Home Page: The American Institute of Architects
American Architectural Foundation (AAF),
About
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Community Grants program public education programming,
Education teacher resources & activities
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AIA/AAF Scholarship Programs
Architectural Research Institute
Associated General Contractors of America -
site map
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
Assoc. for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA)
The Better Contractors Bureau ethical reliable contractors, fair pricing, good products, workmanship
BSRIA: Building Services Research Infirmation Association, UK
Building Research Establishment (BRE) UK - building performance, construction, fire prevention
Center for Understanding the Built Environment (CUBE)
Construction Specifications Institute
Federation of Master Builders (FMB), UK, Links
"plu
National Association of Home Builders
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS),
Links,
SiteMap
National Society of Architectural Engineers (NSAE)
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Structural Engineers Association of California books, FAQ's, jobs, software
^ ARCHITECTURE
CABINET MAKING
( also see...
Woodworking )
Cabinet Making "If you love working with wood you will love this site"
^ ARCHITECTURE
CODES, STANDARDS & REGULATIONS
Building Codes Assistance Project
(BCAP)
Links,
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site map
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Building,
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Electrical (pg 25-26):
Grounding,
Service Conductors,
Panels
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Electrical (pg 27-28):
Appliances,
Boxes,
Cables,
Conduit,
Rough
Building Energy Codes from U.S. DOE -
Links & State Codes
Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA)
codes, services,
site map, training
CMD -
Building Codes Library
IndianEngineer.com,
Building Codes, Structural Design:
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Part VI Sturctural Design Steel
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Section 5A Plain and Reinforced Concrete
International Code Council (ICC) certification, events, gov. relations,
Library, Links,
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National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards (NCSBCS)
Links,
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Ordinance.com building permits, inspections, licensing, ordinances, maps, zoning
Toolbase.org Homebuilding Industry Technical Resource,
technology inventory
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CONCRETE, GROUT
also see..
Additives,
§CIVIL ENGINEERING§,
ECC, FerroCement,
Gypsum,
Light Weight,
§Wire§
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS (ICF)
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American Polysteel, LLC.,
technical information
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Durisol ICF
green building insulated wood forms, certified LEED,
FAQ
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Eco-Block gallery,
Links,
specs, training
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Greenblock.com polystyrene: advantages, Forum, specifications, typical structures
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ICF Builders Network articles, facts, features & benefits, Q&A, safe rooms, technical info
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Lite-Form polystyrene - commercial & residential applications,
installation guide
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RASTRA Building System insulated forms,
site map & Search
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Reddi-Form polystyrene - CAD details, energy facts,
specifications & technology
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Reward Wall Systems polystyrene - events,
FAQ, installation manual,
site map,
specifications
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SmartBlock (American ConForm Industries, Inc.) expanded polystyrene, variable width or standard
4Specs.com Links to U.S. manufacturers' websites -
Concrete
Acid Etching and Surface Cleaning
AIA Colorado -
Sustainable Design Resource Guide (*
home )
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Concrete
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Glossary
Advanced Civil Engineering Research Laboratory (ACE-MRL) cement, concrete-
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Journal Papers
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Proceedings Papers
American Concrete Institute ($)
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Search
André Haufe -
Publications,
Schnurzel.net
Architectural Precast Association
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products Association high strength, weighs 25% less, works like wood
British Cement Association
Buddy Rhodes Studio floors, furniture, signage, walls, showers, decks, walkways...
Cement Association of Canada events, News, solutions, tech support
Cement and Concrete Promotion Council of Texas (CCPC),
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) Directory
Concrete & Asphalt Online ads, articles (archive), events, News, Search
Concrete Colors Inc. -
About,
Why use Colored Concrete?
• Coloring, Texturing, Imprinting & Presentation of Decorative Architectural Concrete
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Products,
MSDS Sheets,
Specifications
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Dry Shake Color Hardener and Antiquing Release Agent
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Alkali Reactive Chemical Stain (ARCS)
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Integral Colors
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Stamping Tools/Textures
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Technical Bulletins (pdf file index)
Concrete.com ads, events, calculators, Forum, Links, News, products, Search
Concrete Foundations Association of North America events, Forum, Links, News, poured walls, resources
Concrete-Home.com Insulating Concrete Forms
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Forum
ConcreteHomes.com information, ,
Links,
Search from the
Portland Cement Association (PCA)
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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
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Concrete Masonry
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Countertops
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Decorative Cast Stone &
Flatwork,
Manufactured Stone,
Driveways,
Fencing
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Fiber Cement Siding,
Panel Systems,
Retaining Wall Systems,
Stucco
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Floor and Roof Systems,
Roofing Tile
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Insulating Concrete Forms,
Removable Forms (Cast-in-Place)
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Safe Rooms
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Shotcrete
ConcreteInternational.com ($) -
Archives
ConcreteIron.com (ads!) Concrete Equipment, Auctions, Classifieds
ConcreteLifestyles.com
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Gallery
Concrete Masonry Online applications, association, events, pubs, technical abstracts Search
ConcreteNetwork.com
calculator, construction topics, decorative concrete, maintenance & repair,
Search
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The Art of Acid-Etch Staining
ConcreteOn-Line.com
from the Concrete Society
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Discussion Forums
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Concrete @ Your Fingertips information tree (compendium, dictionary/glossary) with Search
ConcreteProducts.com &
CementAmericas.com
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
Concrete Timeline
Construction Chemistry Directory
Deco-Etch.com -
Do-It-Yourself Deco-Etching slide-show
Decorative-Concrete.Net contractors, Links, News, photo gallery, seminars, suppliers
Decosup (Decorative Concrete Supply Inc.)
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Gallery -
Acid Stain,
Color Charts,
Polymer Stamping,
Spray Deck,
Stamped Concrete,
Stamping Mats
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Products
FirstMix: Software for Concrete Mix Design (commercial) LogicSphere.com
Glossary for concrete terminology Moxie International
High Performance Concrete Center US Dept Transportation
Industrial Processors (Inpro), New Zealand Perlite mine - pumice, sand and perlite
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Atiamuri Sand & Pumice
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Construction Applications
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Perlite Characteristics
JISCMAIL.AC.UK mail lists
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Archives of ENGINEERING-CONCRETE,
Search
Kuraray.co, Ltd., Japan
KuralonTM/ Kuralon K-IITM PVA-fiber for mortar/concrete applications
Lehrstuhl und Institut für Massivbau (German) -
Downloads
MasterBuilders.com -
Links
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Master Builders University (MBU) [free registratn req'd, slow loading slideshow]
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ConcreteCollege -
Concrete Components,
Milan Jirásek -
Publications
Mold Rubber for Casting Concrete Molding Rubber & Casting Concrete: Smooth-On.com
The Monolithic Dome Institute, concrete domed homes,
SiteMap
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How to Attach an Airform, (pdf download)
Instruction Booklet
Moxie International Admixtures, cleaners, sealers, waterproofing -
Glossary,
Site Map
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Products
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Tutorial
National Aggregates Association sand, gravel & crushed stone producers
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
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Tek Manual
National Precast Concrete Association manufacturers
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
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basics, benchmarks, books, environment, events, News, safety, Search,
technical
Permanent Buildings And Foundations (PBF.org/) Business News - ads, archive, events, Links
Pikehaven Limited Concrete Repair, Waterproofing, Resin Flooring:
Concrete Defects and Degradation
Portland Cement Association (PCA),
About
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Architectual & Decorative,
Bridges,
Homes,
Pavements,
Transit & Rail,
Waste Treatment,
Water Resources
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Cement & Concrete Basics
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Concrete Technology
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Software
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Sustainable Development
Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) precast & prestressed concrete
SakreteConcrete.com -
Concrete Products
Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI)
Solomon Colors Concrete Colors
TechDry.com
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Building Protection:
Penetrating Damp,
Rising Damp
Tilt-Up.com building applications, construction details, gallery, learning center, Search
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association builders & architects, buildings, events, Forum, Links, products,
Search
US Army Corps of Engineers Manuals (pdf)
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Standard Practice for Concrete for Civil Works Structures
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EM1110-1-2009
WADE Industries Concrete Pumping Equipment (boom or trailer type), New & Used
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Concrete Fiber Reinforcement
WorldOfConcrete.com -
SiteMap
• from
Hanley-Wood, LLC
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Buyers Guide
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Article Archive -
Search
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Problem Clinic -
Search
• Publications -
Concrete Construction,
Concrete Producer,
Masonry Construction
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World of Masonry Trade Show
Yossarian70038's Home (geocities.com ads)-
Alternative Concrete Construction Google Search Terms
Wikipedia -
Category:Concrete
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Concrete
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Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC)
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CONSTRUCTION
also see..
Contracting,
§Civil Engineering§
4Specs.com Links to U.S. manufacturers' websites &
Forum
Abacus Construction Index
online resources for architects, engineers and construction professionals
Ask the Builder Home Page
article archive, product index, Links, store, tips
BLine.com manufacture support & hanging systems, enclosures
The Blue Book of Building and Construction
550,000 listings, ads, company profiles, Search
BuilderNet product & supplier Database, Search, browse
BuilderOnline.com ads, architecture, books, business, design, house plans, products, Search
Construction Glossary:
HomeBuildingManual.com
The Construction Site
UK knowledge centre, construction intelligence, Links
The Construction Site (tm) Construction's Best Directory
erosion control, industry, Links, technology
The Global Construction Network
industry's work process models, business, industry standards
Home Central
design, events, Links, Material Selectors, Tool Dictionary...
Home Improvement and Repair from Hometime
Institute for Research in Construction
Building Digest articles, engineering & practical, pubs, Canada
IT-Lodge.com,
EHandbook
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Concrete
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Construction
•
Design
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab,
Environmental Energy Technologies Div (
Links )
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Building Technologies Dept
º
Commercial Building Systems:
Building Design Advisor (BDA) software,
Download
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Interoperability
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Software
MasterWholesale.com Seattle, WA, online hardware store
NOCON - International Heavy Construction
forefront engineering technology, blasting, Tunnelling...
Sweet's Group Online comprehensive construction resource guide
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CONTRACTING
Associated General Contractors of America -
site map
BuildCentral.com &
BuildCentral.net construction community, procurement & project solutions
Consulting-Specifying Engineering,
About,
FAQ,
Glossary,
Links, News
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Electrical/Power Quality
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Fire, Life Safety and Security
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HVAC and Building Automation
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Lighting
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Plumbing
• Online Tools
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CustomCost Estimator
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Project Reporting
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QuickCost Calculator for Projects, select from more than 50 building types
ContractorMag.com Mechanical Contracting,
Links,
News
Contractors Hot Line
auction, ads, Construction Equipment & Parts, events, pubs, Search
Contractors-Library.com book sale promotions -
Links
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Forums
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InformationAreas:
Calculators/Conversions,
Licensing by State,
Repair Articles Index..
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Software, free (registration req'd)
^ ARCHITECTURE
CONTROLS
Electronic House Online home automation & management systems
^ ARCHITECTURE
DOORS & WINDOWS
DIRECTORIES-Doors & Windows
dmoz.org Open Directory |
Google.com |
Yahoo.com
4Specs.com Links to U.S. manufacturers' websites -
Metals
American Window Alliance
Builders Express Listing surplus custom doors & windows products
Door-Doors Directory manufacturers & suppliers
Edgetech Super Spacer insulating glass spacer,
FAQ,
Homeowner info
Energy Star,
Resources for Window, Door and Skylight Manufacturers and Retailers
Morris Glass Inc.
Replacement Window Center information, installation quotes, referrals
Tim Johnson's Replacement Windows Guide
Forum,
Links
•
Articles
•
Learning Center Types of materials and glass, layers of glass and air spaces
•
Reviews
•
Windows 101
Window and Door Magazine archives, buying guide, classified, industry news
WindowsToday.co.uk replacement windows buyers guide, double glazing tips, gallery
^ ARCHITECTURE
EARTH CONSTRUCTION and ADOBE
Adobe Alliance, Presidio, TX -
About,
Design,
Projects
AdobeBuilder.com ($) -
SiteMap
BuildingConservation.com,
SiteMap
•
Articles
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Earth Buildings and Their Repair by Dirk Bouwens
Cal-Earth Institute Hesperia, CA -
FAQ
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EcoDome
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Emergency Shelter
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Museum Galleries -
Domes,
Photos,
Sandbags
•
Planetary Architecture,
Lunar Structures
Construction History Society -
Menu
VITA.org (Volunteers in Technical Assistance) - Search:
Construction
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Understanding Ferrocement Construction
by J.P. Hartog
^ ARCHITECTURE
EARTH BERM & UNDERGROUND
The $50 and Up Underground House Book: How to Design and Build Underground, by Mike Oehler, paperback, Mole Publishing Company/Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1981, ISBN: 0-442-27311-8, 116pp.
American Underground-Construction Association
Davis Caves Construction,
FAQ,
Links
Earth Sheltered Homes (Rocky Mountain Research Center)
•
World's First Passive Annual Heat Storage Home,
Winter
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Earth Bermed PAHS Home,
Earth Tube HVAC,
Tube Details
Earthship Biotecture: Putting Housing Back into the hands of the People,
Links (
Earth-based )
Earthwood Building School -
Earth Shelter
PotKettleBlack.com,
Natural / Alternative Building Photo Gallery
•
Underground Shelters,
2,
3
Radius Engineering, Inc. self-contained underground fiberglass survival shelters,
About,
Links
•
Choosing a Shelter
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE),
Consumer Energy Information - Fact Sheets
•
Earth-Sheltered Houses
Underground (earth bermed and sheltered) Home, Richard S. Olsen, PhD
^ ARCHITECTURE
EARTHQUAKE
also see..
§GEOLOGY-Earthquakes§
National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering (NISEE) databases,
SiteMap,
Table of Contents
•
Software and Manuals free Downlaods & Links
^ ARCHITECTURE
ENGINEERED CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES (ECC), CEMENT ADDITIVES, FIBERS, LIGHT-WEIGHT
including..
LightweightAggregate Suppliers
also see..
Concrete
A J Voton LLC
•
Foam Concrete -
Advantages,
Properties
AlliedFoamTech.com,
Foamed Concrete and Lightweight Concrete
Buildex.com expanded shale lightweight aggregate
BuildingGreen.com -
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete: Is North America Finally Ready?
Cellular Concrete LLC -
FAQ,
Search
•
Products,
MSDS Sheets,
Specifications
Clean Washington Center, Seattle, WA -
Recycled Glass in Portland Cement Concrete
Columbia U Civil Eng Dept.
• Christian Meyer's
Glass Concrete research and testing to reduce alkali-silica reaction (ASR) effects
• replaces part of the cement with
metakaolin (a clay mineral)
Concrete Fibers, Inc. -
Pricing
•
Nylon,
Polyester,
Polypropylene
Construction Chemistry Directory
Digital-Ocean (InsituMixing Corp.)
• new building technologies for attractive, inexpensive, safe housing, easily constructed with unskilled labor
•
Forums - ferrocement, PVA fibers
Ductal.com high tensile strength, dense, non-reinforced ECC: (pdf)
Specification
Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC, EngineeredComposites.com) -
About, Search
•
international; organizations for research , development & commercialization of ECC materials & applications
•
Historical Timeline
•
News
•
Publications (pdf docs")
•
Research
Expanded Shale Clay and Slate Institute
•
Manufacturing Facilities find one near you
Fibermesh.com -
engineers
FiberSource.org
The Fly Ash Resource Center Home Page at Geocities.com
Flying Concrete
Steve Kornher -
Links
• structural & sculptural forms in light weight concrete
•
Doors & Windows,
Roof Forming,
Barrell Vaults,
Roofs,
Stairs and Rails
•
Garden
• Houses:
Adria's,
Low Income,
Our,
Tim Sullivan's,
Barrell Vaults
•
Sculpture
•
Steve's Introduction to Light Weight Concrete
•
Concrete Manual, US Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation reprint
•
Wine Cellar
FRC (Japan) with high-rise building photos, article:
FRC Curtain Walls (Fiber-reinforced concrete)
GeckoStone.com Interlocking Pavers & Molds,
John August
•
House
•
Light Weight Concrete
•
Modular Concrete Furniture
•
Permanent Shelter in Hawaii:
LWC vs. Regular Concrete,
Q&A,
Structures + more
Gemini,
Making lightweight concrete for the year 2000
Gimme Shelter! an owner-bult home, lightweight Perlite aggregate insulated ferrocement roof
GlassMtnPumice.com
•
Geology,
Pumice Stones
•
Light Weight Concrete,
Pumice Specification
•
Plant Tour
Google Search:
•
Lightweight Concrete,
Light Weight Concrete,
GreenhomeBuilding.com,
Lightweight Concrete
ImagineDuctal.com (LaFarge)
•
About Ductal:
Aesthetics,
Ductility,
Durability,
Strength,
Technical Characteristics (current research ref's)
•
FAQs (pdf file index)
Kouray PVA fibers, Kuraray America, Inc. and Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Lafarge see Concrete products:
• Agilia low labor self-consolidating, no vibration, surface finish
•
Ductal 5x strength, steel or polymer fibers eliminate reinforcing steel bars
Litebuilt
• aerated Lightweight Concrete Technical Information:
1,
2
•
KiBlock mortar-less interlocking building block -
Technical Imformation,
Photos
Litracon translucent concrete continaing optic fibers
Moxie International -
Glossary,
Site Map
•
concrete admixtures, sealers, waterproofers, cleaners, and repair products
•
Products
•
Tutorial
Northeast Solite Corporation,
Links
• manufacturers of structural grade lightweight aggregates since 1953
Papercrete.com
•
Basic Information,
Alternative and Free Materials: Papercrete Ideas continued
Perlite.net & the
American Perlite Company
Perlite Institute Inc. (Perlite.org)
•
Perlite Information
º
Basic Facts
º
Perlite in Simulated Stone, Masonry and Wood Products
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) from
USAchemical.com
PowerPozz High Reactivity Metakaolin pozzolan
•
Process and Properties
Pozzolans, lime, and alternative cements &
A brief Introduction to Pozzolans from
EcoBuildNetwork.org
Pozzolans for Lime Mortars from
BuildingConservation.com,
Articles
Pultrusion of Smart, Hybrid FRP Reinforcement for Concrete
• from
Penn State U,
Dept Engineering Science & Mechanics (
text only )
• carbon, aramid, glass, & polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers; polyester & vinylester resins
Pumicecrete Building Systems of New Mexico, Scott MacHardy, owner
•
Introduction What is Pumice-crete and How is it Used?
•
Affordable Housing and Large Scale Projects
PVA High Strength & Modulus Fiber from
ChinaFiber.com
Schundler Company,
Construction Uses of Perlite And Vermiculite Articles
SilicaFume.org -
Silica Fume, a very reactive pozzolan
Starship-Enterprises.com, Joun Hall
•
DomeHouse Home, papercrete on steel, also at
SunStar-Solutions Gallery
•
Papercrete:
Barrel Mixer,
DogHouse Dome,
History of Papercrete
• Papercrete Mailing List:
Archives,
Subscribe (write the word subscribe in the subject line)
Structural Engineers Association of California books, FAQ's, jobs, software
TechFabLLC.com
TXI.com Boulder, CO
•
Expanded Shale & Clay
Universal Aggregates, LLC construction aggregates from coal combustion by-products, Bridgeville, PA
•
Process
•
Technical Library
U.S. Dept of Transportation,
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center -
Library
• subject Index --
Fiber Reinforced Concrete
• subject Index --
Plain and Structural Concretes
•
Guidelines for Detection, Analysis, & Treatment of Materials-Related Distress In Concrete Pavements I,
II,
III
•
High Performance Concrete Library -
High-Performance Concretes (1989-1994):
º
Abstract,
Exec Summary,
Acknowledgements,
Annotated Bibliography
º
1. Introduction
º
2. Materials and Production
º
3. Behavior of Fresh Concrete
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4. Behavior of Hardened Concrete
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5. Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
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6. Applications of High Performance Concrete
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7. Recent Activities of Organized Programs on HPC
º
8. Conclusions
• (pdf,395kb)
Materials and Methods for Corrosion Control of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete...
•
Portland Cement Concrete Pavements (PCCP) Publications
•
Portland-Cement Concrete Rheology and Workability: Final Report
• (pdf)
Testing the Chloride Penetration Resistance of Concrete: A Literature Review
U Dundee,
Civil Engineering,
Concrete Technology Unit,
Research,
Glass Cullet Surplus Project
•
Suitability of Glass Cullet as a Cement Component in Concrete
U Sheffield
•
Centre for Cement and Concrete (CCC),
Links
º
Sotiris Demis, Assistant Manager
•
ConFibreCrete Network,
Links
US - Japan Composite and Hybrid Systems Research Program papers
Wade Industries Concrete Pumping Equipment, New & Used
•
Concrete Fiber Reinforcement
Wikipedia -
Category:Concrete
•
Concrete
•
Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC)
•
Metakaolin
•
Papercrete
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LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE SUPPLIERS
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EDUCATION & TUTORIALS
ACE Mentor Program Volunteers mentoring youth toward architecture, construction & engineering,
Links
•
Forum
• FAQs for:
Companies,
Students
American Architectural Foundation (AAF),
About
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Community Grants program public education programming,
Education teacher resources & activities
•
AIA/AAF Scholarship Programs
American Society for Engineering Education -
Engineering: Your Future,
Links
ArchKidecture.org architecture for children
Architectural Education for the 21st Century forum/journal - architectural education & technology
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
Learning through Architecture using Architecture in the Classroom
U Dundee,
School of Town & Regional Planning
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Conservation Glossary
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Links -
Europe,
North America,
UK
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Publications
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FIND IT HERE
DIRECTORIES-Architecture
Alexa |
dmoz.org Open Directory |
Google.com |
TenLinks.com |
WWW Virtual Library |
Yahoo.com
DIRECTORIES-Construction
dmoz.org Open Directory |
Google.com |
Yahoo.com
4Specs.com Links to U.S. manufacturers' websites &
Forum
Abacus Construction Index
online resources for architects, engineers and construction professionals
AECInfo Architecture, Engineering and Construction
The Architecture Project fundamentals & history -
U Arizona,
College of Architecture
Art and Architecture.org (UK)
AugustHome.com Gardening, Home Improvement, Woodworking
Architecture Resource Directory education, exhibits, firms, organizations, services, technology
The Blue Book of Building and Construction
550,000 listings, ads, company profiles, Search
BobVila.com
BricsNet.com
associations, catalogs, Forum, materials, News, Search, services
Build.com Directory of building & home improvement industry
BuildersBookSource.com
Buildfind.com Portal - Construction applications, materials, prodcuts & services
Building Industry Exchange Directory: architects, contractors, engineers, equipment, suppliers, tools...
BuildingOnline.com associations, landscaping, professionals, products, Search, software
BuildingProducts.com concrete, construction materials, finishes, masonry, mechanical, electrical...
Building Trades Directory (.. dir.com),
Links, United States
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Architects Directory
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Business Management and Software
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Contractors Directory,
NM,
TX
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Engineers
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Guilds, Trade Unions, and Subcontractors
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Landscape
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Schools & Institutions
CGarchitect.com computer graphics in architecture, gallery,
Links
The Civil Engineer's Mega Bookmark
Classic Builder's Resource wood or plaster coffers, columns, friezes, medallions, mouldings, niches...
Clearinghouse.net:
Engineering Links to planning, design, construction of structures, machines, systems
Construction Resources Nottingham Trent U, UK
ConstructionWebLinks.com,
Search,
SiteMap
Contractors.ca Canadian home & commercial improvement site
Contractors Hot Line
auction, ads, Construction Equipment & Parts, events, pubs, Search
Cyburbia Planning and Architecture Internet Resources
Death By Architecture (ads! deathbyarch.com),
Forums,
Links
DoItYourself.com The Original Internet Community
Entablature.com News & Links
Europe and India - Architecture and Arts
First Source Exchange Portal - building products & manufacturers, Search
GlobaleArchitect.com Design & Construction Portal
ImproveNet.com calculators, designs, guides, plans, professional locator, products...
LAVA -- the Lab for Architecture
NorthWest Builders Network construction News, resource guide, internet marketing services
Plan Net Architecture Online:
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Links -
Associations,
CAD,
E-Newsletters,
Publications,
Universities
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Articles,
Book Reviews,
News
structurae: International Database and Gallery of Structures
Links ( Buildings:
General,
Specific )
• "largest internet database," all historical periods
Sweets Product Marketplace (McGraw Hill's)
ThisOldHouse.com
ThomasNet.com
formerly Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
Voice of the Shuttle Portal
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Architecture
Web Based Lighting Information Links
WWW Virtual Library: Architecture
Yahoo Search: Arts: Design Arts: Architecture
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FLOORS
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation ($) local, regional, and national training programs
Ceramic Tile Institute of America (www.ctioa.org) -
Reports
•
Basics of Layout
•
Bonding To Concrete Surfaces
•
Exterior Glass Mosaic Tile on Portland Cement Mortar
•
Preparation Of Concrete Slabs for Bonding Ceramic Tile
•
Working with Portland Cement Concrete
Custom Saltillo International,
Paver Facts & Efflorescence tips
FloorsTransformed.com
•
Ceramic Tile Installation Forum,
FAQ
Masonry and Ceramic Tile Institute of Oregon -
Links,
Tech Notes Online
Repair-Home.com,
How-to -
How to Install Ceramic Tile
Tile Council of America (TCA)
•
Ask an Expert
•
Publications: Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation (
Order Form )
theTileDoctor.com
•
Latex Leaching on Ceramic Tile Veneer (efflorescence)
•
Working with Portland Cement Concrete
TileNet.com Ceramic Tile Network:
Online Brochure
Tiles-r-Us.com -
How to Install Ceramic Tile
Wirsbo.com
radiant floors
FAQ's, products, training
^ ARCHITECTURE
GLAZING, GLASS
Aerogels & Light Scattering at Berkeley Lab -
Links
•
Bibliography
•
Aerogel: Energy-Efficient Material for Buildings
•
Silica Aerogels -
Gallery,
History,
How.. Made, Properties (
Optical,
Thermal,
Physical )
Airglass AB -
FAQ
,
Links
•
Gallery
Hubert van Hecke's aerogel page
Litracon translucent concrete continaing optic fibers
The Sol-Gel Gateway - Links (
Associations ), News
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Education
•
Journals
•
Tutorials - articles
SunTuf.com Polycarbonate, PVC and Acrylic Architectural Panels
U New Mexico -
Brinker Group Homepage
U Virginia
Aerogel Research, Norris Reserch Lab -
Links
•
Gallery
•
Resources -
History,
How.. Made, Properties (
Optical,
Thermal,
Physical )
Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology -
Links
Wikipedia
•
Fiberglass
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LiTraCon glass fibered light transmitting concrete
•
Fused quartz
•
Glass
º
Architectural Glass,
Glazing in architecture,
Insulated glazing
•
Optical fiber
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GEOTECHNICAL RESOURCES
WWW Virtual Library: Geotechnical Engineering Directory
^ ARCHITECTURE
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
The Architect of the Capitol -
United States Capitol Complex
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Architectural Features and Historic Spaces,
Chronology,
Construction History
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab,
Environmental Energy Technologies Div:
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Building Technologies Dept
•
Indoor Environment Dept
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GYPSUM
also see..
Concrete
USG.com building materials manufacturer
•
Education & Engineering
º
Gypsum Construction Handbook
download (pdf)
•
Product Literature
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HISTORIC CONSERVATION & RESTORATION
also see..
§Conservation (ART)§,
§Grants§
American Institute of Architects
Association For Preservation Technology International (APT)
Links
•
Articles
BuildingConservation.com,
SiteMap
•
Articles
Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation (FAIC) from
Stanford U
•
Grants
•
Search
•
Selecting a Conservator -
Form
Associated General Contractors
Campbell Center, Mount Carroll, Illinois
Institute of Classical Architecture
International Council on Monuments and Sites ( ICOMOS,
English )
About,
Links
Masonry Conservation Research Group,
Robert Gordon U
National Park Service,
Historic Buildings and Structures
•
Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings Secretary of the Interior
•
National Historic Landmarks
•
National Register of Historic Places
º
National Register Information System (NRIS) database,
Help
•
Preservation Tech Notes Case Studies
•
Tax Incentives
National Preservation Institute,
Links
National Trust for Historic Preservation
RestoreTraining.org ($) Workshops on Architectural Conservation Techniques,
Links
Society of Design Administration
Traditional-Building.com
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Articles
•
Product Database & Search
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HISTORY
also see...
Master Architects
DIRECTORIES-History
dmoz.org Open Directory |
Google.com |
Vitruvio.ch |
Yahoo.com
The Ancient City of Athens Kevin. T. Glowacki & Nancy L. Klein
The Architecture Project fundamentals & history -
U Arizona,
College of Architecture
•
Glossary -
General Terms,
Greece,
Roman
Buddhist architecture and its tradition
De architectura, Vitruvii:
Latin text from
Bill Thayer
European Architectural Theory of the 1880s James Duncan Berry
Greek Architecture,
Archaeology of Greece,
U North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Images of Medieval Art & Architecture Alison Stones
International Archive of Women in Architecture Guide to the Collections
Medieval Architecture Page Beau A.C. Harbin
Renaissance and Baroque Architecture University of Virginia Library
RoadsideAmerica.com -
Last of the Xanadus early 1980's wet polyurethane foam sprayed over balloons
Vitruvio.ch
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LANDSCAPE
also see..
§Gardening§
American Society of Landscape Architects
WWW Virtual Library: Landscape Architecture
NEWSGROUPS
^ ARCHITECTURE
LICENSING, CONTRACTORS
Building Trades Directory (.. dir.com),
Links:
•
Construction Law.. firms & legal services
º
NM,
TX
Craftsman-Book.com,
Building Contractor's Exam Preparation Guide:
•
Contents,
Introduction,
Chapter 1,
Back Cover
State of New Mexico,
Regulations and Licensing Dept,
Construction Industries Division
•
Rules and Law,
Title 14 - Housing and Construction:
º
Chapter 1 Housing General Provisions
º
Chapter 6 Construction Industries Licensing,
Part 3 Contractor’s License Requirements
º
Chapter 7 Building Codes General
º
Chapter 8 Fire Codes
º
Chapter 9 Mechanical Codes
º
Chapter 10 Electrical Codes
º
Chapter 11 Other Building Codes and Standards
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MASONRY
Brick Industry Association (BIA)
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Technical Notes
BuildingConservation.com,
SiteMap
•
Articles
º
The Analysis of Mortar: The Past 20 Years by Peter Ellis
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Dramatic Plasterwork Fibrous Plaster in Theatres by David Harrison
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Exterior Stucco by Ian Constantinides and Lynne Humphries
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Gauging Lime Mortars by Peter Ellis
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Lime: The Basics by Jonathan Taylor
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Lime Mortars and Renders: The Relative Merits of Adding Cement by Graham O'Hare
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Lime Plaster and Render Reinforcement by Bob Bennett
º
Limewash and Distempers
º
Pozzolans for Lime Mortars by Pat Gibbons
º
Soluble Salts In Masonry by Catherine Woolfitt
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The Technology and Use of Hydraulic Lime by John Ashurst
º
Traditional Lime Plaster: Myths, Preconceptions and the Relevance of Good Practice by Ian Constantinides
º
The Use of Gypsum Plaster by Tim Ratcliffe
º
What is Lime? by Jonathan Taylor
Building Stone Institute,
Buyer's Guide (Search by Company, City or State)
Concrete Masonry Online applications, association, events, pubs, technical abstracts Search
JISCMAIL.AC.UK mail lists
•
Archives of ENGINEERING-MASONRY,
Search
Keystone Walls decorative retaining or free-standing walls
Marble Institute of America
MasonContractors.org
Masonry and Ceramic Tile Institute of Oregon -
Links,
Tech Notes Online
Masonry Institute of America (MIA)
MasonryMagazine.com
Links,
News,
Search
•
Archives
•
Classifieds
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association (OP&CMIA),
site Search
Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute Denver, CO
StoneWall SELECT Retaining Wall System, calculator, Links, manuals, technical: ICD Corporation
StrataStones.net quartz mosaic floor and wall tiles
•
Ebay site
Western States Clay Products Association (WSCPA) of brick manufacturers
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MUSEUMS
Museums by Project LAVA Index of Museums
National Building Museum
Quondam Virtual Museum of Architecture Stephen Lauf
^ ARCHITECTURE
NEWS, PERIODICALS & NEWSGROUPS
Archibot.com
Building Research Establishment: BRE, UK, online newsletters, research, Publications
The Construction Site news, jobs, summaries from major arch/eng/const zines
Design Architecture News
Dxfout The E-zine for CyberArchitecture
E.Scape - Criticism & Reviews
Inter-Américas Adobe Builder Magazine
Metropolis Online contemporary life through design
Vitruvius Online Electronic Magazine- Building Professionals
VirtualPROMOTE
site promotion, traffic logs, awards, search engine forum
Web Architecture Magazine (WAM) Spain Art & Architecture
Yahoo Search - Architectural Magazines
NEWSGROUPS
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RADIANT HEAT
also see.. §HVAC§, Woodburning
Radiant Panel Association
,
Search
•
Couses and Schools, Dates and Locations
•
Standard Guidelines For the Design and Installation of ResidentiaL Radiant Panel Heating Systems
•
Technical Papers
SSHC, Inc.,
EnerJoy Radiant PeopleHeaters
•
AboveRadiant
Wirsbo.com radiant floors
FAQ's, products, training
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OWNER-BUILDER & DO-IT-YOURSELF
Armstrong ceilings, floors, walls
Ask the Builder.com column & project archives, Links, News,
products,
tips, Search
Bob Vila's Home Site(.com) how to, gardening, remodeling, projects
Build.com Home Page Directory - home improvement products and info
Builderonline.com ads, architecture, books, business, design, house plans, products, Search
builders BOOKSITE Construction and Design Industry References and Links
BuildEazy.com home of free woodworking plans and projects
Buildfind.com Portal - Construction applications, materials, prodcuts & services
COBS Homes
& Home Depot offers home construction services
Create-A-Bed Murphy bed or wall bed mechanism
DeltaThird.com by Katje Sana Erickson, Belen, NM,
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