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Modern earth buildings : materials, engineering, constructions and applications

Title By: Hall, Matthew R [Edited by] | Lindsay, Rick [Edited by] | Krayenhoff, Meror [Edited by]
Material type: BookPublisher: Cambridge, UK : Woodhead Publiching, 2012.Description: xxxi, 776 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780081016282Subject(s): Earth constructionDDC classification: 693.2 MO DE
Summary:
With the improved energy efficiency, high level of structural integrity and aesthetically-pleasing finishes achieved in modern earth construction, it is now one of the leading choices for sustainable, low-energy building. Modern earth buildings provides an essential exploration of the materials and techniques key to the design, development and construction of such buildings. Part one provides an introduction to design and construction issues including insulation, occupant comfort and building codes. Part two goes on to investigate materials for earth buildings, before building technologies are explored in part three, including construction techniques for earth buildings. Modern earth structural engineering is the focus of part four. Finally, part five of Modern earth buildings explores the application of modern earth construction through international case studies.
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Main Collection 		693.2 MO DE (Browse shelf) Available May2020 T0064469
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Originally published: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

With the improved energy efficiency, high level of structural integrity and aesthetically-pleasing finishes achieved in modern earth construction, it is now one of the leading choices for sustainable, low-energy building. Modern earth buildings provides an essential exploration of the materials and techniques key to the design, development and construction of such buildings. Part one provides an introduction to design and construction issues including insulation, occupant comfort and building codes. Part two goes on to investigate materials for earth buildings, before building technologies are explored in part three, including construction techniques for earth buildings. Modern earth structural engineering is the focus of part four. Finally, part five of Modern earth buildings explores the application of modern earth construction through international case studies.

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