Construction
Using the Support of Footings
Areas that have tropical weather often need plenty of space beneath them for air to circulate, so buildings in places that have something other than...
The Beauty of Beams
Support from the ground to the roof is what keeps a home from sinking in on itself, but modern homeowners want open spaces. Many of...
Support from the Basement
Real estate agents love to be able to tout the additional footage of any home with a basement, and they often point out the additional...
Building on Top of Sand
There are many areas in the world where people want to live close to nature, and ocean views are preferred. While it might seem to...
Using Foundation Space
There are some homes built with shallow foundation spaces, but not all of them require it. Rather than adding on to the house laterally, using...
Down from the Roof
Buildings can be quite complex when it comes to proper support, and each level needs to be held up to keep from crashing into the...