Mud Brick Roofs is a guide to the construction of mud brick vaults and domes in Upper Egypt with examples from New Gourna Village.
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The purpose of this handbook is to bridge the gap between the science and the tradition of building with earth. It aims to give a clear understanding of the techniques of building with earth and to provide straightforward methods for analysing earth, testing its performance, and deciding if and how to improve and use it. In doing so, it. provides a basis for comparing earth as a building material with other materials in common use.
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Construction and building sites are dangerous. Use extreme caution when designing or building using information provided in this Earthbuilders' Encyclopedia. The construction methods described have been successfully used on sites within the United States and elsewhere.
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After the first two volumes, here is even more detail about Earthships, even more improvements, and excursions into related topics such as urban applications and the legal structure behind Earthship communities.
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This book helps you plan and implement your design. This practical book is highly recommended for anyone looking to building an earthbag dome.
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This resource is a collection of information regarding lime plaster, including spraying lime plaster, slaking and sand ratios in lime plaster, curing with ferrous sulfate, using lime stucco, and things to look for when shooting lime.
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This manual provides a clear guide to building rammed earth houses, an ancient construction method that is durable, universally available, and accessible to all who own or can buy land.
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This book describes the idea of a self-contained Earthship -- a home that provides for it's own power, sewage, food and water needs. He then talks about the structure, the ideas behind it, and why it works. The rest of the book is all about how to actually build one.
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This small book tries to take the newest techniques developed in modern soil mechanics and put them into simple terms so that almost anyone, anywhere, can have the benefit of the great amount of work that has been done by the scientists.
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The purpose of this handbook is to bridge the gap between the science and the tradition of building with earth. It aims to give a clear understanding of the techniques of building with earth and to provide straightforward methods for analysing earth, testing its performance, and deciding if and how to improve and use it. In doing so, it. provides a basis for comparing earth as a building material with other materials in common use.
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Earth And Adobe
If you're interested in sustainable building practices or want to rebuild your home with natural materials, consider exploring the world of earth and adobe construction. These techniques have been used for centuries by cultures around the globe to create sturdy structures that are both beautiful and functional. By utilizing locally-sourced clay soils, sand, straw, wood, and other organic materials found in nature, you can reduce your carbon footprint while creating a unique living space that reflects your values.
There are many different methods for constructing with earth and adobe depending on climate conditions as well as personal preferences. Some popular approaches include rammed earth walls which involve compacting soil into forms; mud brick construction where bricks made from wet soil are dried in the sun; compressed earth blocks which use hydraulic presses to form uniform blocks; or even bags filled with dirt called 'earthbags.' Each method has its own pros and cons but all share the benefits of being low-cost options that require minimal energy inputs.
To get started learning about these techniques check out some of the great books available on this topic. The Handbook for Building Homes of Earth is an excellent resource covering everything from site selection to final finishing touches. For those interested in domes specifically there's Building An Earthbag Dome which provides detailed instructions for creating a dome-shaped structure using bags filled with dirt or gravel. Manual For Building a Rammed Earth Wall is another must-read book providing step-by-step guidance through each stage of wall-building process.
Other titles worth exploring include Compressed Earth Block Design And Construction which covers design considerations such as structural engineering principles along with practical tips like how much water should be added when mixing soil ingredients together before pressing them into blocks.