Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [additive and joining processes and techniques]
6. assembling (additive and joining process)
7. construction (built works technique)
8. [construction technique by form or materials]

Narrower term/s

• stressed-skin construction (process)
• sandwich construction

Anotations

Scope note:

Construction using materials with less thermal mass, and with a high strength to weight ratio. Examples of lightweight construction elements include plywood, plasterboard, steel studs, or frames without walls.