Earth Building by Laurence Keefe

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Earth Building by Laurence Keefe

Summary

A thorough examination of the use of earth as an eco-friendly building material, with full details on the properties of earth as a building material, appropriate construction techniques, and practical troubleshooting advice.

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Earth Building by Laurence Keefe

Buildings with load-bearing earth walls were once widespread throughout Britain and many thousands still survive, including some dating from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Earth is the ultimate form of ‘green’ building construction, creating no environmental pollutions and consuming virtually no energy. Subsoil can be dug from or near the site to construct buildings that will meet modern needs and conform to the latest building regulations. This book describes all aspects of earth building, explaining how earth performs as a building material and providing guidance on how best to repair and conserve existing earth buildings.

'This book is highly recommended to practitioners, academics and enthusiasts of earth building techniques in general.. This book will certainly be of great interest to conservationists working in the field and to home owners.' - Building Engineer

'This book has been eagerly awaited, and is not a disappointment ... [it] provides a well argued and sound base for action.' - Cornerstone

'This is a clearly written book ... and it should suffice for people who themselves wish to engage in the construction of earth houses.' - Architectural Science Review


'This book is highly recommended to practitioners, academics and enthusiasts of earth building techniques in general ... This book will certainly be of great interest to conservationists working in the field and to home owners.' - Building Engineer

'This book has been eagerly awaited, and is not a disappointment ... [it] provides a well argued and sound base for action.' - Cornerstone

'this is a clearly written book ... and it should suffice for people who themselves wish to engage in the construction of earth houses.' - Architectural Science Review

Laurence Keefe, Dip. Arch. Cons., M.Phil.

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ISBN 13 9780415323222
ISBN 10 0415323223
Title Earth Building
Author Laurence Keefe
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Binding type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2005-10-29
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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