Down to Earth : Rammed Earth Architecture Hardback
by Sergio Asensio Quesada
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"Rammed earth is a wall building technique that uses earth, chalk, lime and gravel as raw materials.
It is an ancient building method that has experienced a renaissance in recent years as people seek greener and more sustainable building materials and naturalconstruction methods.
Rammed earth walls are simple to construct, non-combustible, thermally massive, strong and durable.
However, they can be labour-intensive to construct without machinery and are susceptible to water damage if not properly protected or maintained.
Rammed earth buildings are found on almost every continent, in a range of environments including the temperate and humid regions of northern Europe, semi-arid deserts, mountain and country areas and the tropics.
The availability of usable soil and a building design suited to local climatic conditions are factors favouring their use.
This book is a compilation of the most relevant international examples of this interesting building technique.
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:280 pages, 200 clr photos
- Publisher:Loft Publications
- Publication Date:25/09/2023
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- ISBN:9788499366463
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:280 pages, 200 clr photos
- Publisher:Loft Publications
- Publication Date:25/09/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9788499366463