ARZONE!
THE BUILDING PROCESS
How materials are manipulated and combined to form strong, safe houses
Designing for power lines Holes are knocked into the concrete for power lines to be fed through. Pipes are placed around the cables to protect them.
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Framing
A wooden skeleton is created to act as a vertical building guide.Pieces of the frame are securely attached using metal strapping.
Waterproofing
A weather-resistant membrane is built beneath the bricks. This waterproof membrane covers every outer area of the house, including the surfaces of the foundations.