For 21st-Century Campers And Soldiers, A Tent That Sets Itself Up
GAINESVILLE — Think of it as the Jetsons meet the Boy Scouts.
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UF Center To Help Expand Construction Reuse And Recycling Industry
GAINESVILLE — With computers now standard tools in architecture and building construction, University of Florida researchers are creating software to help with the other end of the process: taking buildings apart.
Construction Methods Help Prevent Hurricane Property Damage
GAINESVILLE — With hurricane season in full swing, University of Florida researchers are in the midst of building training centers around the state to showcase the latest materials and techniques in hurricane-resistant housing and encourage their use in construction.
New Building Construction School To Be First Of UF’s “Green” Buildings
GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida’s new School of Building Construction will be the first of what may be many green buildings on campus — and that’s not referring to color.
UF Researcher’s New Geographic Technology Can Eliminate Urban Decay
GAINESVILLE — A new geographic market analysis technique that forecasts demand for office space can replace huge white elephants with black ink for taxpayers, says a University of Florida researcher.
Garden Building To Feature Earth-Friendly Elements, Energy Savings
GAINESVILLE — With building construction and operation accounting for about a third of all energy consumption in the United States and creating about a quarter of all landfill material, putting up a new office building or house can be hard on Mother Earth.
Universal Design Allows Home Buyers To Age In Place
GAINESVILLE—Your first home can fit your needs for a lifetime, with new design techniques available to builders today, says a University of Florida housing and home environment specialist.