Handy Hints in specifying concrete buildings

Posted on 1/03/2018
Concrete is ideally placed to be the sustainable material of choice by virtue of its economics, thermal mass, durability, fire resistance, acoustic performance, adaptability, versatility and recyclability. This document highlights issues that should
  

Concrete For Medium Density Housing

Posted on 1/05/2008
Medium density housing is a growing market in Australia. Social change and workplace has altered the Australian allegiance from a quarter acre block to a low-maintenance townhouse or apartment which makes less demands on limited leisure time.
  

Briefing 19 - Sustainable Use Of Aggregates

Posted on 19/07/2007
This briefing provides guidance on the specification and use of recycled aggregates to produce a truly sustainable product with high performance characteristics.
  

Briefing 17 - Concrete Slab-on-ground And Energy Efficiency

Posted on 17/07/2007
The ground floor of roughly ninety per cent of Australian homes is of concrete slab-on-ground construction. However, the intrinsic thermal advantages of concrete slab‑on-ground construction, and the consequential energy efficiency are often not under
  

Briefing 16 - Quiet And Comfortable Concrete Homes

Posted on 16/07/2007
This document outlines why concrete is the responsible choice for creating quiet, comfortable and sustainable homes.
  

Briefing 15 - Sustainable Concrete Roads

Posted on 15/07/2007
Roads help to develop, maintain and sustain civilisation. They are the arteries of a nation providing transportation vessels for the life blood of society through the delivery of food, clothing and raw materials.
  

Briefing 14 - Sustainable Concrete Infrastructure

Posted on 14/07/2007
Concrete is the most economical, enduring and fit-for-purpose building material; delivering strong performance across the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental and economic.
  

Briefing 13 - Sustainable Concrete Buildings

Posted on 13/07/2007
The design and construction of sustainable buildings involve striking a sensible balance of social, environmental and economic considerations.
  

Briefing 12 - Thermal Mass Benefits For Housing

Posted on 12/07/2007
This briefing demonstrates that concrete is the responsible choice for energy efficient and sustainable homes.
  

Briefing 11 - Sustainable Concrete Materials

Posted on 11/07/2007
Concrete is the most commonly used construction material in the world today. Concrete's constituent materials occur naturally in all parts of the world.
  

Briefing 10 - Building In Bushfire-Prone Areas

Posted on 10/07/2007
This briefing provides guidance on the design and construction of all new buildings, concentrating on solutions incorporating concrete and masonry materials.
  

Briefing 9 - Passive Solar Design

Posted on 9/07/2007
Passive solar design concepts are particularly suited to temperate and arid zones. Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra and Sydney all lie within warm, mild and cool temperate zones.
  

Briefing 7 - Concrete Floor Heating

Posted on 7/07/2007
This briefing provides guidance on the types of concrete floor heating systems available, their installation, use and compatibility with various floor finishes.
  

Briefing 6 - Form Liners Achieving Surface Relief And Texture

Posted on 6/07/2007
This briefing provides guidance to the designer to facilitate experimentation with the design and production of project-specific designs and/or incorporating commercially available form liners into the architectural brief.
  

Briefing 5 - Polished Concrete Floors

Posted on 5/07/2007
This publication provides an overview of a wide range of polished finishes from basic to elaborate outlining the major considerations in achieving the required finish.
  

Briefing 4 - Concrete Panel Homes

Posted on 4/07/2007
A Concrete Panel Home is defined as a dwelling that is predominantly built out of concrete wall panel elements. That does not necessarily mean that the whole structure is of concrete, although this is certainly possible.
  

Briefing 3 - Colour & Texture In Concrete Walling

Posted on 3/07/2007
This publication provides an overview of colouring and texturing concrete and outlines the key points to achieve the required finish.
  

Briefing 2 - Exposed Aggregate Finishes For Flatwork

Posted on 2/07/2007
This briefing note discusses techniques that are widely used to expose the aggregate for flatwork applications – floors and pavements.
  

Briefing 1 - Colouring, Stencilling and Stamping Concrete Flatwork

Posted on 1/07/2007
This briefing discusses the techniques for colouring and /or providing patterns on the concrete surface transforming the surface of ‘ordinary’ concrete with colour and texture.
  

Briefing 18 - Houses For Flood-Prone Areas

Posted on 10/01/2003
More than nine out of ten houses now built in Australia have a concrete slab ground floor. This is the most practical, economical, structurally-sound and thermally-efficient footing/floor for houses.
  

Building For Bushfire Resistance

Posted on 9/01/2003
Our capital cities abut expansive tracts of bushland. Bushfires are an ever-present danger for many Australians. Yet despite the risk and history of bushfire events, we still choose to build or rebuild in bushfire prone areas.
  

Solid Ground - Why More Australians Choose A Concrete Slab Home

Posted on 9/01/2003
Reinforced concrete slab-on-ground is the most popular form of residential construction in Australia today because it provides a strong, durable and affordable foundation for your home.
  

Quarries - Helping Build Our Communities

Posted on 8/01/2003
Quarries are vitally important to our communities. They create local jobs and provide the sand, rock and gravel that are used to build our roads, our hospitals, our schools and our homes.
  

Briefing 8 - Concrete Panel Buildings

Posted on 8/01/2003
Concrete panel construction is increasingly being used for the entire range of buildings, from residential to high-rise.
  

Concrete Masonry Innovative Walling

Posted on 8/08/1998
The use of concrete masonry offers a number of pragmatic benefits, notably noise attenuation, thermal mass and low maintenance.