1. Residential Wall Systems
Civil Engineering and Architecture®
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.1 – Building Design and Construction
Residential Wall Systems

2. 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
Steel Framed Walls
Sustainable Walls

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. 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
Steel Framed Walls
Sustainable Walls