New Rural Architecture: Contemporary Natural Construction Methods

Author: Elizabeth (USA) Adams
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book comprehensively introduces both traditional and modern natural building methods, including straw bale, lightweight clay, cobblestones, adobe, compressed earth, rammed earth, earthbags, mud bricks, bamboo, and mixed materials. It also covers ecological architectural design principles, while considering current engineering technologies and architectural requirements. Whether you are an architect, designer, student, or homeowner, this book will help you combine local building materials with advanced design concepts to achieve the highest levels of comfort, health, and safety in your construction.