Building with Earth: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture Fifth and revised edition
Earth, in common use for architectural construction for thousands of years, has in the past thirty years attracted renewed attention as a healthy, environment-friendly and economical building material. What needs to be considered in this context? The manual Building with Earth, which has been translated into many languages, describes the building technology of this material. The physical properties and characteristic values are explained in a hands-on manner: with proper moisture protection, earth buildings are very durable, and in particular the combination with wood or straw allows a wide spectrum of design options. Numerous built examples demonstrate the range of applications for this fully recyclable material. Fifth and revised edition of the reference work on rammed earth construction With seven new and relevant international case studies Many drawings illustrate various construction methods
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Building with Earth: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture Fifth and revised edition
Earth, in common use for architectural construction for thousands of years, has in the past thirty years attracted renewed attention as a healthy, environment-friendly and economical building material. What needs to be considered in this context? The manual Building with Earth, which has been translated into many languages, describes the building technology of this material. The physical properties and characteristic values are explained in a hands-on manner: with proper moisture protection, earth buildings are very durable, and in particular the combination with wood or straw allows a wide spectrum of design options. Numerous built examples demonstrate the range of applications for this fully recyclable material. Fifth and revised edition of the reference work on rammed earth construction With seven new and relevant international case studies Many drawings illustrate various construction methods
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Building with Earth: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture Fifth and revised edition
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Building with Earth: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture Fifth and revised edition
240Hardcover(5th ed.)
$59.99
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783035627664 |
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| Publisher: | Birkhäuser |
| Publication date: | 05/15/2025 |
| Edition description: | 5th ed. |
| Pages: | 240 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.66(w) x 11.02(h) x (d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |
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