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The rammed earth house /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Easton, David, 1948-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., [2007]
Edition:Rev. ed.
Subjects:
Earth houses > Design and construction.
Pisé.
Online Access:Table of contents only
Table of Contents:
  • The evolution of earth building
  • The beginning : design and materials
  • The architectural plan
  • Preparing to build
  • Foundations
  • The essential soil
  • The art of form building
  • Soil preparation and compaction
  • Doors, windows, niches, and fireplaces
  • Bond beams and basic engineering principles
  • Insulated walls and mechanical systems
  • Roofs and floors, or, After the wall
  • The house in the garden.