Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings: Design and Construction

About this book

Earth is the oldest and most widely used building material in the world today. Its abundant inexpensive and energy-efficient. But if youre building with earth simplicity of material neednt be an excuse for poor planning. Paul Graham McHenry author of the best-selling Adobe - Build It Yourself here provides the most complete accurate and factual source of technical information on building with earth. Lavishly illustrated with scores of photographs and drawings Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings spells out details of: - soil selection - adobe brick manufacturing - adobe brick wall construction - rammed earth wall construction - window and door detailing - earth wall finishes - foundations - floor and roof structures - insulation - mechanical considerations. Whether youre designing a new building or renovating an existing structure Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings can show you how to achieve better results.