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Fourth and revised edition of the standard work of reference on rammed earth construction
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.
- Fourth and revised edition of the standard work of reference on rammed earth construction
- With ten new attractive international case studies
- Many drawings illustrate various construction method
Prof. em. Gernot Minke, University of Kassel, Germany.
Preface
I The Technology of Earth Building
1. Introduction
2. The properties of earth as a building material
3. Preparing of loam
4. Improving the earth’s characteristics by special treatment or additives
5. Rammed earthworks
6. Working with earthern blocks
7. Large blocks and prefabricated 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 protection of loam surfaces
13. Repair of loam components
14. Designs of particular building elements
15. Earthquake-resistant building
II Built Examples
Residences
Cultural, Educational and Sacral Buildings
III Appendix
Future prospects
Measures
Bibliographical references
Acknowledgements
Illustration credits