Construction is often an industry that most people lack a detailed knowledge of unless they have been directly involved with it in the past. Of course we all know about and appreciate the work that construction workers perform to erect the houses, offices, movie theatres, museums, and countless other buildings we choose to spend our time in.
Many people were not prepared for the fire and because of this it hurt and killed many people. The rebuilding and damage construction was prevalent after the fire as general contractors threw out hundreds of bids for restoration projects and completely new projects.
As has been mentioned, building structures is not a natural phenomenon, so steps are taken to ensure the eco-footprint left by the house or office in question is as small as possible. One of the ways to do this is by using green materials in the construction process.
After the winds of the storm reach 39 mph the classification then moves to being a Tropical Storm. Once the winds reach 74 mph the storm is deemed a Hurricane and when the winds exceed 111 mph it becomes a major hurricane.
Using building materials from the surrounding region is not only helpful to the environment (by reducing fossil fuels generated from transporting materials longer distances), but is also can rejuvenate the economy in certain areas.
Within an hour of reigniting the fire had jumped across freeways and overwhelmed the local firefighting and regional firefighting resources. Rebuilding those homes that were destroyed by the fire took a lot of time. The Oakland Firestorm of '91 was devastating and heart breaking for the community and all those that were affected by the fire.
While they generally serve a specific purpose, it is a good idea to consider how a building can be used in a fashion that maximizes its usefulness. A sustainable design for a structure takes into account how it could be easily repurposed if it is required to serve another function. That way, we can get more usage out of the buildings we already have instead of continuing to build new ones.
The amazing restoration and change that took place from then to now has been awe-inspiring and has helped many others who have gone through similar destructive incidents, whether in Texas or Arizona or any other state, a renewed hope and assurance that things can be brought back to life.
There are many different ways that construction can be sustainable. While it may not be feasible to ensure all of them are met on your construction project, take some time to meet with your general contractor and consider which ways you can help construction become more sustainable.
Many people were not prepared for the fire and because of this it hurt and killed many people. The rebuilding and damage construction was prevalent after the fire as general contractors threw out hundreds of bids for restoration projects and completely new projects.
As has been mentioned, building structures is not a natural phenomenon, so steps are taken to ensure the eco-footprint left by the house or office in question is as small as possible. One of the ways to do this is by using green materials in the construction process.
After the winds of the storm reach 39 mph the classification then moves to being a Tropical Storm. Once the winds reach 74 mph the storm is deemed a Hurricane and when the winds exceed 111 mph it becomes a major hurricane.
Using building materials from the surrounding region is not only helpful to the environment (by reducing fossil fuels generated from transporting materials longer distances), but is also can rejuvenate the economy in certain areas.
Within an hour of reigniting the fire had jumped across freeways and overwhelmed the local firefighting and regional firefighting resources. Rebuilding those homes that were destroyed by the fire took a lot of time. The Oakland Firestorm of '91 was devastating and heart breaking for the community and all those that were affected by the fire.
While they generally serve a specific purpose, it is a good idea to consider how a building can be used in a fashion that maximizes its usefulness. A sustainable design for a structure takes into account how it could be easily repurposed if it is required to serve another function. That way, we can get more usage out of the buildings we already have instead of continuing to build new ones.
The amazing restoration and change that took place from then to now has been awe-inspiring and has helped many others who have gone through similar destructive incidents, whether in Texas or Arizona or any other state, a renewed hope and assurance that things can be brought back to life.
There are many different ways that construction can be sustainable. While it may not be feasible to ensure all of them are met on your construction project, take some time to meet with your general contractor and consider which ways you can help construction become more sustainable.
About the Author:
MBA Construction is a general contractor in Corpus Christi Texas. We specialize in design-build, build-to-print and construction management in the energy, industrial & medical industries.
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