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BUILDING WITH EARTH.

Authors :
Chiras, Dan
Source :
Mother Earth News. Apr/May2002, Issue 191, p28. 8p. 7 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Identifies advantages and disadvantages of adobe, cob, rammed-earth and soil-filled tire techniques in the U.S. Availability of adobe; Requirement of special skills and construction of forms in rammed-earth; Use of abundant waste product and local resources in tire techniques.

Subjects

Subjects :
*EARTH construction
*ADOBE building
*COB (Building material)
*PISE

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00271535
Issue :
191
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mother Earth News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
6329529

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