| Description |
1 online resource ( 208 p.) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Frontmatter -- Table of contents -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The properties of earth as a building material -- 3 Preparing of loam -- 4 Improving the characteristics of loam by special treatment or additives -- 5 Rammed earthworks -- 6 Working with earth blocks -- 7 Large blocks and panels -- 8 Direct forming with wet loam -- 9 Wet loam infill in skeleton structures -- 10 Tamped, poured or pumped lightweight loam -- 11 Loam plasters -- 12 Weather resistance, coatings and coverings -- 13 Repair of loam structures -- 14 Customised design solutions -- 15 Earthquake-resistant building -- Built examples -- Residences -- Cultural, educational and sacred buildings -- Commercial, hospitality and health buildings -- Bibliography -- About the author -- Illustration credits -- Subject index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 29. Nov 2021) |
| Subject |
Earth construction
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Sustainable architecture
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Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Walter de Gruyter & Co
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| ISBN |
9783035622553 |
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3035622558 |
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