Earth Building: Methods and Materials, Repair and Conservation
Author:   Laurence Keefe (Consultant, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138173255


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   26 July 2016
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Laurence Keefe (Consultant, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138173255


ISBN 10:   1138173258
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   26 July 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part One: Earth Construction: Methods and Materials 1. Earth Building in Britain - International 2. The Raw Material: Soils for Use in Building 3. Earth Construction 1: Preparation and Mixing 4. Earth Construction 2: The Building Process 5. Standards and Regulations Part Two. The Conservation, Repair and Maintenance of Earth Buildings 6. The Principal Causes of Failure in Earth Walls and How to Recognise Them 7. The Diagnostic Survey and Repair of Earth Buildings. Organisations. References and Bibliography

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'This book is highly recommended to practitioners, academics and enthusiasts of earth building techniques in general ... This book will certainly be of great interest to conservationists working in the field and to home owners.' - Building Engineer 'This book has been eagerly awaited, and is not a disappointment ... [it] provides a well argued and sound base for action.' - Cornerstone 'this is a clearly written book ... and it should suffice for people who themselves wish to engage in the construction of earth houses.' - Architectural Science Review


'This book is highly recommended to practitioners, academics and enthusiasts of earth building techniques in general ... This book will certainly be of great interest to conservationists working in the field and to home owners.' - Building Engineer 'This book has been eagerly awaited, and is not a disappointment ... [it] provides a well argued and sound base for action.' - Cornerstone 'This is a clearly written book ... and it should suffice for people who themselves wish to engage in the construction of earth houses.' - Architectural Science Review 'This book is highly recommended to practitioners, academics and enthusiasts of earth building techniques in general ... This book will certainly be of great interest to conservationists working in the field and to home owners.' - Building Engineer 'This book has been eagerly awaited, and is not a disappointment ... [it] provides a well argued and sound base for action.' - Cornerstone 'this is a clearly written book ... and it should suffice for people who themselves wish to engage in the construction of earth houses.' - Architectural Science Review


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Laurence Keefe, Dip. Arch. Cons., M.Phil.

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