Chapter 4: Adobe and Light Clay Homes.

Chapter 4 of the book "The Complete Guide to Alternative Home Building Materials & Methods" is presented. The chapter discusses two of the commonly used alternative building materials, namely, the adobe and light clay, also known as light straw or straw-clay. Adobe is among the most common earth-based building materials available. It also cites how to construct adobe bricks and light clay. It also presents as case study the experience of owner-builder Jai Goulding, who built an adobe home in Australia.