Housing Durability Assessment and Survey Data

Understanding the durability of materials and methods of building construction has been one of the most elusive topics to builders, designers, and scientists. In this unique pilot study, representative samples of homes from two age groups are surveyed with respect to construction and site characteristics. Various methods of rating condition are applied. In addition, parametric studies of relationships between durability and construction or site characteristics are explored to provide insights on how to build more durable structures based on the experience of the past and recent construction practices and trends. The data includes actual site surveys as well as owner/occupant surveys.

Published in 2002
98 pages
$100.00