Construction in the Ancient World – Earthquake-Resistant Walls
In the ancient world, as we all know, there were no architects and engineers.
At least not in the professional significance of our time.
Nonetheless, the ancient builders knew how to build structures that still stand today.
Structures that leave us, amazed and wondering 'how did they do it?'.
People who are not architects, present themselves as having a degree in architecture. Among them are interior designers, architectural engineers and structural engineers. Architects bear professional responsibility for the buildings they design. 'Save a shekel' – build cheaply
When we consider building ourselves a private home, we know that we need to hire an architect who will accompany us throughout the procedure. In addition to hiring a construction engineer, a contractor, and some of us even know that for the purposes of the task, a qualified surveyor must be harnessed, and several other consultants. Let alone when we think about renovating or expanding our home.
In Israel there are different and varied construction methods.
Prefabricated construction is more concerned with the construction of Mesce. Not in terms of weight, but in terms of the scope of construction.
Prefabricated construction is mainly about heavy components. Engineering elements cast in concrete.
The construction of Bililla uses light components, such as plasterboards, OSB, insulation sheets, etc.
Following many conversations with families interested in building with easy construction methods, I have noticed that sometimes people do not really understand what this concept means.
This time, I deal with the issue of light construction more widely, and presented it as a whole.
I wrote the article in two parts, in order to make some order in this whole mess.
In the first part I will tell you about the light construction and we will go down together to the different resolutions that characterize it.
In the second part of the article, I will detail my 'role in power' as an expert architect on this subject.
As a whole, the renovation of a house on the kibbutz is no different in many parts of the renovation of a private house in the city. And yet, there are some differences that are important to be considered and familiar. My name is Efrat Meiri, an architect who specializes in rural construction, especially in construction in kibbutzim and moshavim. My connection to the construction in the kibbutzim was not created out of thin veils, and I was born and raised myself in Kibbutz Yagur. I'm nearby and believe that this perspective...
Who can tell how much it costs to build a home in Israel?
Who can accurately calculate the construction costs of the building?
It is not possible to estimate the costs of building a residence, before there is detailed planning, or organized work plans?
Did you know that in the deserts of Ancient Persia they would produce ice and ice cream?
If this sounds strange to you, I would be happy to renew it for you, because the ancient civilizations will know how to produce ice, and keep food fresh over time, even in extreme climate conditions.
Green houses are healthier than regular homes.
Many people ask me, how can homes be more advanced, healthier?
In general, what does a 'healthy home' mean?
And what is the price we pay when living in an unhealthy home?
I'm sure most of my colleagues, the architects, hear the concept of "build cheaply" at least once a week, if not once a day.
In Israel, most people wish to 'build cheaply'.
This is done without regard to the lifestyle of the beaver family. To the desires versus the needs of each family. And of course the influence of Western consumer culture.
If there is one thing I love, it is to constantly learn about architecture, mainly about traditional architecture and warrnacular architecture, and understand how once, before the technological revolution, cultures and communities all over the world, found different solutions to the problems of housing and climate, in the areas where they existed.
Israeli public opinion, as of 2016-2019, is not yet mature enough, and is open enough to receive such construction blocks. 95% of private construction projects in Israel are still built from concrete and gypsum blocks, with their various forms and components.
One of the creative solutions I found is the design of mobility housing units.
This is not a caravan or portable structure, but rather a system of housing units, built as a condominium, and each unit can be transported, transported, changed. Everything is planned, executed and built according to a simple modular principle.
The most obvious formidable feature of recycling architecture or other names such as natural architecture, self-architecture, is the preoccupation with designing and building unique, original green buildings, some would say 'different'.
The recycled architecture is mostly evident in private homes. Most homes are built independently over the years. These structures grow, change, expand, and develop. They do not have a definite and distinct architectural design, and more of a kind of 'whim' or ideology of the owners themselves.
Small houses designed smartly and efficiently, providing a solution to the need for all of us to have housing.
The construction method embodies housing solutions for many populations in Israel. Let's say singles, divorcees, seniors, student dormitories, homeless people, street dysing
Concrete-cast printed houses are no longer a fantasy of small construction companies, flying entrepreneurs and architects looking for innovative construction methods.
More and more printed house projects are being set up all over the world. Architects and business entrepreneurs are constantly developing new ways to alleviated global housing problems.
The City of London has initiated a project of affordable housing for the homeless. Staying in the vast metropolis. The entire project is planned and built by converting cargo containers into small and inexpensive housing units. Beyond the reuse of old unused cargo containers, green materials are used in the project, building methods are advanced and rapid, utilizing unused land areas, and turning them into residential areas.
Global warming – global, this is the 'hot' term of recent decades.
Everybody's talking about it. Forecasters, politicians, businessmen, opinion leaders, and basically anyone who cares about the climate change that is happening on the planet.
Fathi was born in Alexandria in 1900. He was trained to be an architect in Egypt, graduating in 1926.
He died in 1989. He was defined as a modern-traditional architect.
How do you build a private home using an advanced construction method? In 2012, I built my private home in Kirkor. Of course, I built it using an advanced construction method, or in its other name, easy construction. Planning principles : An H-shaped house, designed around a central courtyard and allowing immediate access to the balcony. A ground house that allows for a simple and convenient movement in the public space without penetrating the privacy of the sleeping area and the family. ...
Is there a binding standard for 'green building'? What are standard requirements? Does the Green Building Standard require all planning committees in Israel? How do I get a green character for a structure? Who are the parties that approve this standard? Does this standard require the entire construction industry in Israel? Not all planning and building committees are obligated to act...
A revolution in the field of green construction has already reached Israel and is challenging the world of construction entrepreneurs, construction project managers, architects and construction contractors. In 2002, the Forum of Independent Cities was established in Israel, or in its second name the 15th Forum. The forum has many objectives, including promoting joint ventures for Israel's largest cities in the fields of the environment, advanced infrastructures, managing the issue of waste and handling it, handling and installing savings systems...
Various consultants – sealing contractor
On the face of it, the job of the sealing contractor seems trivial, almost trivial, since every house must be sealed against rain and leaks... But this is not the case.
The sealing contractor's work accompanies the construction process throughout all stages of the skeleton, and sometimes even up to the various finishing stages. And it is not for nothing that we contact the sealing contractor from the beginning of the project, as we do with the skeleton contractor, plumber and electrician.
The entire purpose of the seal is to serve as a protective layer that covers the structure in its areas of weakness.
Who said that building a house requires a clumsy construction of concrete blocks? Today, there are easy and simple solutions that save us from the heavy and cumbersome structural skeleton. In the easy construction methods you can see how the use of industrial materials saves the long duration of work in the construction of the skeleton, and the clumsy result in the field. Among the many construction methods ...
Concrete castings in any structure of any kind there are concrete castings. This is clear and understandable when it comes to conventional construction method of blocks, but also in advanced construction methods there are concrete castings, and they are located on the different floors and in the safe room. How do you pour concrete? How do you manage the construction site during the casting phase? Who performs the castings? Who is responsible for checking the quality of the concrete? ...
The contractor and construction teams in order to build a house we turn to many professionals, architect, engineer, surveyor, various consultants, but above all, at the moment of truth we turn to the contractor and his construction team. How do we know which contractor to choose? How can we examine the quality of his work and the quality of construction? Would it be right to work with a key contractor or rather resort to methods ...
How to choose the construction method First article in the series Plan a house It is a complex, long, sometimes tedious process, but building a house can be simple and easy. how? Depends on the construction method we choose. The private construction market is divided into two main construction methods of conventional construction – wet construction from construction blocks and concrete. Advanced construction – construction from light and biodegradable materials such as ...
The principles of green construction Article 3 in a series of green buildings is not only a slogan in the air, but a long process that begins with an overall thought about our environment, and our responsibility for it. In our tiny country, it is thought that nothing happens, let alone in the field of green thinking, much less in the field of construction. So I'm happy to announce that we too have a standard for building...
The relationship between green thinking, education and lifestyle Article two in the series I must note that recently I have been increasingly reading about activities in various cities and regional councils throughout the country, where there is a growing awakening to the conservation of the environment, the creation of proactive actions with green aspects, both of the residents and especially on behalf of the authorities themselves. The article did not come to glorify the activities and initiatives, ...
The Green Approach in Architectural Design
Environmental planning in essence relates to the space in which we live, as a complete system composed of different areas, when combined together improves the quality of life and creates an identity to the place.
In essence, environmental planning deals with the development of public spaces, and for the most part, it is customary to refer to this concept in the field of architectural planning only from the urban or regional aspect, and less in the planning of a private home.
