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Modern earth buildings : materials, engineering, constructions and applications edited by Matthew R. Hall, Rick Lindsay and Meror Krayenhoff

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge, UK : Woodhead Publiching, 2012.Description: xxxi, 776 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780081016282
Subject(s): DDC 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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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 693.2 MO DE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available May2020 T0064469

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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