Frame Construction
- Loads collected at key points
- Beams and columns
- Weather protection
- Aesthetics
Advantages
▪ Shorter construction time on site
▪ Lightweight
▪ Good environmental credentials
▪ Good thermal envelope
▪ Critical path-not weather-dependant
Disadvantages
▪ Lack of familiarity for builders
▪ Precision at early stages
▪ Careful consideration of fire prevention needed
▪ Long lead time
Platform Frame
Most common method
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