- Block and/or Brick (Traditional): Widely used, cost-effective.
- Timber Frame: Popular, requires manufacturer input for design and construction.
- Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF): Most prevalent modern method.
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Other Modern Methods:
- Structural Insulated Panel System (SIPS)
- Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
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DIY Methods:
- Stick Build/Segal Method
- Eco Builds: Straw bale, earthen structures, hempcrete, etc.
- Informed Choice: Early decision impacts speed, cost, design, and layout.
- Design Implications: Large windows, double-height ceilings may require steel supports, potentially on masonry.
- Factors Influenced by Building Method: Airtightness, thermal bridging, building breathability, carbon footprint, build speed, ease of first and second fix.
- Blockwork: Most cost-effective for standard builds.
- Low-Energy Homes: Costs become comparable across different methods.