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for its environmentally sustainable qualities but rather for its anti-seismic performance.
Another crucial deciding factor was construction times, which, as said before, were
extremely short compared to traditional concrete buildings. The same (Fig.1) frame wall
method previously mentioned was used in the building of these houses.
Fig. 5 Apartment block in L’Aquila - 4 apartements - Courtesy of STRATEX s.p.a - Italy
Fig. 6 Two family villa in L’Aquila – Courtesy of STRATEX s.p.a - Italy
