| Description |
1 online resource (207 pages) : illustrations (some color), map, plans |
| Contents |
I. The technology of earth building : Introduction -- The properties of earth as a building material -- Preparing of loam -- Improving the earth's characteristics by special treatment or additives -- Rammed earthworks -- Working with earth blocks -- Large block and prefabricated panels -- Direct forming with wet loam -- Wet loam infill in skeleton structures -- Tamped, poured or pumped lightweight loam -- Loam plasters -- Weather protection of loam surfaces -- Repair of loam components -- Designs of particular building elements -- Earthquake-resistant building -- II. Built examples : Residences -- Cultural, educational and sacral buildings : School of Solvig, Järma, Sweden ; Kindergarten, Sorsum, Germany ; School in Rudrapur, Bangladesh ; Kindergarten and nursery of Druk White Lotus School, Ladakh, India ; Panafrican Institute for Development, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso ; Youth centre at Spandau, Berlin, Germany ; Printing plant in Pielach, Austria ; Office building, New Delhi, India ; Mii amo spa at Sedona, Arizona ; Tourist resort at Baird Bay, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia ; Charles Sturt University at Thurgoona, New South Wales, Australia ; Chapel of the central clinic in Suhl, Germany ; Cultural centre, La Paz, Bolivia ; Mosque, Wabern, Germany ; Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin, Germany ; Center of Gravity Foundation Hall at Jemez Springs, New Mexico, USA -- Future prospects -- Measures |
| Summary |
Offers an overview of the many uses of clay and techniques for processing it. This book describes the properties and physical characteristics of clay. It contains numerous photographs of construction sites and drawings that show the concrete execution of clay architecture |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-207) |
| Notes |
English |
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Earth houses.
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Sod houses.
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Earth construction.
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Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction.
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Sustainable architecture.
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Buildings -- Environmental engineering.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General.
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Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction.
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Sustainable architecture.
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Buildings -- Environmental engineering.
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Earth construction.
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Buildings -- Environmental engineering
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Earth construction
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Earth houses
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Sod houses
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Sustainable architecture
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Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction
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Lehmbau
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2006047743 |
| ISBN |
3034612621 |
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9783034612623 |
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9783764378738 |
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3764378735 |
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1281137499 |
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9781281137494 |
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9786611137496 |
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6611137491 |
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