Light Earth Building

Franz Volhard

Published by Birkhäuser 2016

Light Earth Building

A Handbook for Building with Wood and Earth

Franz Volhard

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783035606454

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Lightweight earth in use

The interest in clay as a building material – which has proved its sustainable characteristics over centuries – is growing. Light clay, which is light in weight and easy to work, is presented here as a versatile and forward-looking building material for modern computer-aided timber construction and the renewal of historic timber-framed buildings with clay infill. The balanced building physics properties of the material, which can be controlled through the mixing proportions, make it suitable for resource-efficient building in various different climate zones. Thermal storage, sound insulation, protection against moisture and fire in conventional timber construction are improved, and the construction is simplified.

This standard publication describes detailed production methods, includes practical tips for self-building, and demonstrates the application of ready-made materials in modern construction.

The book is aimed at architects, engineers, and their clients, as well as for listed building officers, manufacturers, tradesmen and self-builders

Practical illustration of the use ofbuilding earth
Current design examples and methods
New international examples from the United States and Europe

Author information

Franz Volhard is an architect and internationally recognized specialist in building with earth. Schauer + Volhard Architekten BDA.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	1
Content Publicly Available Download PDF	5
Foreword Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	9
100 Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	11
200 Building materials for light earth Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	41
300 Preparation of materials for light earth Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	57
400 Wet construction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	81
500 Dry construction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	133
600 Aspects of building construction and finishing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	159
700 Planning and costs Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	187
800 Physical properties Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	199
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Appendix
Sources and reference literature Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	296
Publications of projects Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	301
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Language: English
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Audience: Architects, Engineers, Planners
Pages
- Main content: 312
Illustrations
- Coloured Illustrations: 490

eBook

Published: April 11, 2016
ISBN: 9783035606454

Paperback

Published: March 21, 2016
ISBN: 9783035606348