{"id":2155,"date":"2025-03-19T11:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T10:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magu-swiss.ch\/?page_id=2155"},"modified":"2025-03-23T20:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T19:49:13","slug":"why-do-we-build-houses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/magu-swiss.ch\/en\/bautechnik-oekobilanz\/warum-bauen-wir-haeuser\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do We Build Houses?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"AerialBuilding a house is a matter of trust. A home is much more than just a building\u2014it\u2019s a place of safety, well-being, and quality of life. But why do we humans actually build houses?<\/p>

Why do we humans build houses?<\/h3>

Our homes should provide the environmental conditions necessary for our lives.<\/p>

The construction of residential buildings, the choice of settlement pattern, building design, and the use of building materials and construction methods should promote health and well-being.<\/p>

People keep themselves 90 to 95 % of his life spent indoors<\/strong> alone. This duration alone illustrates the enormous significance of the Interior Quality<\/strong> on the relationship between people and the environment. Indoor air\u2014as the medium through which we breathe and perceive temperature and humidity\u2014is the primary factor influencing health. Building materials and components must be used in such a way as to create a desirable \u201eindoor climate.\u201c In particular, findings in the fields of building physics and building chemistry must be taken into account.<\/p>

\"AThe absolute A basic requirement for any functional building<\/strong> is, first of all, the Leak-proof against<\/strong>\u00a0Water, Rain, and Snow<\/strong>. The Wind resistance<\/strong> This must be ensured, as uncontrolled air exchange can lead to moisture damage caused by condensation.<\/p>

Another key topic is the Soundproofing<\/strong>. It is a directly audible factor that has an immediate influence on the physical well-being<\/strong> that the resident has. Noise and sound can cause discomfort and even make people sick.<\/p>

Equally essential is the Thermal Insulation<\/strong>. It ensures the preservation of the optimal temperature and humidity of the indoor air<\/strong> and is also of great importance from an energy efficiency perspective. Improper thermal insulation affects the Indoor and Air Quality<\/strong> significantly. Inadequate thermal insulation leads to Thermal Bridges<\/strong>, while a lack of airtightness promotes condensation, moisture damage, and mold growth. The Summer Heat Protection<\/strong> This is important to prevent overheating when outdoor temperatures are high and there is strong sunlight.<\/p>

For a well-functioning home that also after 20, 40, or 80 years<\/strong> one more Has value, brings joy, and serves its purpose<\/strong>, it is not enough to implement just a single measure\u2014for example, simply insulating the house with a Install an insulation layer<\/strong>. Many building physics factors<\/strong> These requirements must be observed, and appropriate materials must be selected.<\/p>

The Foundations in Building Physics<\/strong> is the The foundation of a new building<\/strong>. Over the years, as the building is used, exposed to the elements, and the materials age, a rock-solid, indestructible building structure<\/strong> of essential importance.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nConstruction Technology & Life Cycle Assessment \u2013 Our Key Topics\n<\/h2>
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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 1: Why Do We Build Houses?<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 2: Sound Insulation<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 3: Thermal Insulation <\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 4: Construction Technology<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 5: MAGU Building System <\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 6: Life Cycle Assessment of MAGU <\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 7: Neopor as a Raw Material <\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 8: Fire Safety <\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 9: About Us<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chapter 10: In 40 Years\u20141.2 Million Square Meters of MAGU Wall <\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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