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Non-load-bearing internal partitions
Passive
One of 2 ways to meet this need. Cost, carbon, footprint and rankings are relative to other solutions for the same need, not absolute.
Inside walls that carry no weight from the floors or roof above. They can be moved, added or removed without touching the structure. The layout can change as the household does.
Levels are relative to the other options for this need, not absolute. Fewer dots is lighter.
Non-load-bearing internal partitions (This page) Can I use it? Works in a flat · No rebuilding needed What does it cost me? Upfront cost: Low · Skill to build: Basic · Upkeep: None · Change to daily life: None · Works without the grid: Yes Choose it if you want to change the layout as the household changes.
Structural bays sized for future extension Can I use it? Not in a flat · New build only What does it cost me? Upfront cost: Medium · Skill to build: Intermediate · Upkeep: None · Change to daily life: None · Works without the grid: Yes Choose it if you want to extend later without rebuilding what exists.
We don’t list sizing or quantities, as the yield of each technique depends on the quality of its build. The catalogue compares options but doesn’t dimension them. Regulatory notes are indicative, with a French example, and need to be confirmed locally.