Beschreibung:
The Rammed Earth House is an eye-opening example of how the most dramatic innovations in home design and construction frequently have their origins in the distant past. By rediscovering the most ancient of all building materials ?earth?forward-thinking homebuilders can now create structures that set new standards for beauty, durability, and efficient use of natural resources.
1. The evolution of earth building2. The beginning : design and materials3. The architectural plan4. Preparing to build5. Foundations6. The essential soil7. The art of form building8. Soil preparation and compaction9. Doors, windows, niches, and fireplaces10. Bond beams and basic engineering principles11. Insulated walls and mechanical systems12. Roofs and floors, or, After the wall13. The house in the garden