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Residential Wall Systems Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction Residential Wall Systems Building Walls Wood Framed Walls Precast Concrete Walls Light Gauge Steel Framed Walls Sustainable Walls

Residential Wall Systems Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction Building Walls Walls are typically constructed from wood, pre-cast concrete, and steel.

Residential Wall Systems Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction Wood Framed Walls Wood walls are strong, inexpensive, and easy to build. Walls can be fabricated on site or pre-assembled and delivered to the building site.

Residential Wall Systems Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction Wood Framed Walls Wall cavities are filled with insulation after wiring and plumping is installed.

Precast Concrete Walls Residential Wall Systems Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction Precast Concrete Walls Precast walls can be fabricated as many shapes and forms. Reinforcement bars and wire mesh are used to hold the concrete in place.

Light Gauge Steel Framed Walls Residential Wall Systems Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction Light Gauge Steel Framed Walls Metal studs Are becoming more common in residential construction. Precut holes are provided for electrical and plumbing lines.

Residential Wall Systems Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction Sustainable Walls Manufacturers who create construction materials and components use ENERGY STAR and LEED criteria during the production process of their products. This practice ensures that builders will select products that will create a sustainable structure. www.usgbc.org

Residential Wall Systems Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction Residential Wall Systems Building Walls Wood Framed Walls Precast Concrete Walls Light Gauge Steel Framed Walls Sustainable Walls