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Publication C614 Crops in construction handbook
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Current
Abstract
To emphasise the benefits of using agricultural crops (planted or reared on farms) as products within the construction industry. These can help reduce environmental impact of construction as well as improving sustainability within the agricultural economy. Covers insulation, light structural wall materials, paints and finishes, floor coverings, geotextiles, thatch. Includes some case studies, information on current developments and the challenges of the future.
Document History
Based on research project RP680. There is an accompanying CD-ROM which has a promotional PowerPoint presentation and document, these are not available within The Construction Information Service.
ISBN
9780860176145
Publisher Information
CIRIA
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.
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