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The art of earth architecture : past, present, future /

For almost ten thousand years, unbaked earth has been used to build remarkable structures, from simple dwellings to palaces, temples and fortresses both grand and durable. Jean Dethier spent fifty years researching this landmark global survey, which spans five continents and 250 sites. The Art of Ea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Dethier, Jean (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Hudson, New York : Princeton Architectural Press, [2020]
Edition:	First edtion.
Subjects:	Architecture > History. Architecture > History > Pictorial works. Earth construction > History. Earth construction > History > Pictorial works. Monuments.

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