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By Easton David
"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 dis...tant past. By rediscovering the most ancient of all building materialsearthforward-thinking homebuilders can now create structures that set new standards for beauty, durability, and efficient use of natural resources. Rammed earth construction is a step forward into a sustainable future, when homes will combine pleasing aesthetics and intense practicality with a powerful sense of place. Rammed earth homes are built entirely on-site, using basic elementsearth, water, and a little cement. The solid masonry walls permit design flexibility while providing year-round comfort and minimal use of energy. The builder and resident of a rammed earth house will experience the deep satisfaction of creating permanence in a world dominated by the disposable.Detailed info »« Brief info
| Publisher: | Chelsea Green Publishing Company |
| Publication Date: | 6/30/2007 |
| ISBN: | 9781933392370 |
| EAN: | 1933392371 |
| Paperback: | 264 pages |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Info: | 7.96 x 0.70 x 9.94 inches, (1.47 lbs) |
| Categories: | Sustainability & Green Design | Methods & Materials |
| LC Subjects: | Earth houses, Design and construction |
| Dewey: | 693.2 |