Fall 2008 - Construction Systems

This page links to the systems we will be analyzing during Fall 2008. Check this page to find team assignments for each module of the course, along with links to the system pages for each system type.

Reference System: OVE Light frame wall, R-19

System	System Scoping	Technological Performance	Human Performance	Ecological Performance	Economic Performance
Structural Insulated Panels - Stress-skin	1	6	11	8	12
Structural Insulated Panels - Embedded stud	2	7	12	9	10
Insulated Concrete Forms - Foam	3	8	1	10	11
Insulated Concrete Forms - Composite	4	9	2	11	8
Engineered Wood Framing	5	10	3	12	1
Light Gauge Steel Framing	6	11	4	1	7
Aerated Autoclaved Concrete	7	12	5	7	6
Concrete Masonry Units	8	1	6	2	5
Precast Concrete Panels	9	2	7	3	4
Soil-based - Unit masonry (Earthships, earth bag, adobe)	10	3	8	4	9
Soil-based - Monolithic (pise, rammed earth, cob)	11	4	9	5	2
Strawbale	12	5	10	6	3

Links to Performance Parameter Pages:

1) Structural/Mechanical Performance	2) Thermal Performance
3) Permeability Performance (Air/Water)	4) Durability Performance
6) Indoor Air Quality Performance	5) Fire Performance

Click HERE to see systems from past semesters.

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