concept   building materials
21 commonsense assertions
Cultures (21) • United Arab Emirates (1) • Norway (1) • Global construction industry (1) • Architecture (1) • Construction industry in Japan (1) • Iceland (1) • Italy (1) • Netherlands (1) • Thailand (1) • Traditional construction in rural India (1) • Western architecture (1) • Africa (1) • Dry climates (1) • East Asian countries (1) • Iran (1) • Native American (1) • North America (1) • Philippines (1) • Scotland (1) • Tropical architecture (1) wildfire prevention culture (1) • more
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1 building materials United Arab Emirates Construction in the UAE focuses on modern, heat-resistant building materials for the desert climate. 7
2 building materials Norway Ice and snow are used in building materials in Norway to combat the cold climate, making insulation crucial. 5
3 building materials Global construction industry Steel, concrete, and wood are widely utilized in global construction projects. 4
4 building materials Architecture Concrete and steel are widely utilized in contemporary architectural design. 2
5 building materials Construction industry in Japan Wood is a widely used material in both traditional and modern construction in Japan. 2
6 building materials Iceland Timber and log are commonly used building materials in Iceland due to their abundance. 2
7 building materials Italy Reinforced concrete and courtyard design are fundamental elements in Italian construction practices. 2
8 building materials Netherlands Brick and stone are used in construction in the Netherlands to control water in low-lying areas. 2
9 building materials Thailand Traditional Thai buildings use bamboo, leaves, and intricate decorations in construction. 2
10 building materials Traditional construction in rural India Traditional rural Indian construction commonly uses mud, straw, and bamboo as building materials. 2
11 building materials Western architecture Concrete, steel, and glass are common industrialized building materials used in Western architecture. 2
12 building materials Africa In African culture, bamboo and mud are commonly used as primary building materials. 1
13 building materials Dry climates In dry climates, building materials like adobe and mudbrick are used to regulate indoor temperature and conserve energy. 1
14 building materials East Asian countries Bamboo is a traditional and widely used construction material in East Asian countries. 1
15 building materials Iran Iranian culture commonly uses adobes and mud bricks for building materials due to their resilience in earthquakes. 1
16 building materials Native American Native American architecture utilizes natural materials such as wood, stone, and earth in traditional building construction. 1
17 building materials North America Wood is a common building material in residential construction in North America due to its availability and cost-effectiveness. 1
18 building materials Philippines Traditional building materials in the Philippines include bamboo and leaves. 1
19 building materials Scotland Brick and stone are commonly used building materials in Scotland. 1
20 building materials Tropical architecture Tropical architecture commonly uses lightweight and breathable materials like bamboo and thatch to improve airflow. 1
21 building materials wildfire prevention culture In wildfire prevention culture, the use of fire-resistant materials for construction is emphasized. 1