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by Gernot Minke (Author)
Earth, in common use for architectural construction for thousands of
years, has in the past thirty years attracted renewed attention as a
healthy, environment-friendly and economical building material. What
needs to be considered in this context? The manual Building with Earth,
which has been translated into many languages, describes the building
technology of this material. The physical properties and characteristic
values are explained in a hands-on manner: with proper moisture
protection, earth buildings are very durable, and in particular the
combination with wood or straw allows a wide spectrum of design options.
Numerous built examples demonstrate the range of applications for this
fully recyclable material.
Author Biography
Prof. em. Gernot Minke, Universität Kassel, Germany.
