Earth Construction Handbook by Gernot Minke
The Building Material Earth in Modern Architecture
This comprehensive guide delves into the art and science of building with earth, offering insights into the sustainable and environmentally friendly techniques of earth construction. It covers a range of topics from the properties of different earth materials to practical construction methods, emphasizing the importance of using locally sourced materials. The book provides detailed instructions and illustrations on various earth construction techniques, such as rammed earth, adobe, and cob, making it an invaluable resource for architects, builders, and anyone interested in eco-friendly building practices.
Purchase from
Bookshop.org
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
This book is not currently on any lists.