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Choosing a building system 1. Physical limitations: Size of the land How heavy a building can the soil support How long a structural span is feasible What.

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1 Choosing a building system 1. Physical limitations: Size of the land How heavy a building can the soil support How long a structural span is feasible What sorts of materials will perform well in the given environment? 2. Construction budget 3. Legal restrictions: zoning ordinances building codes

2 Choosing a building system 1. What will give the required functional performance? 2. What will give the desired aesthetic result? 3. What is possible legally? 4. What is most economical? 5. What is best for the environments?

3 Choosing a building system Heavy Timber Frame Construction

4 Choosing a building system Heavy Timber Frame Construction

5 Choosing a building system Wood Light Frame Construction

6 Choosing a building system Brick and Masonry

7 Choosing a building system Steel Frame Construction

8 Choosing a building system Steel Frame Construction

9 Choosing a building system Steel Frame Construction

10 Choosing a building system Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction

11 Choosing a building system Sitecast Concrete Construction

12 Choosing a building system Precast Concrete Construction

13 Choosing a building system Ceiling and Floor Systems

14 Choosing a building system Drywall interior finishing

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