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Book Synopsis
The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags.

Table of Contents
Introduction; The Merits of Earthbag Building; Basic Materials for Earthbag Building; Tools, Tricks and Terminology; Foundations; Structural Design Features for Earthbag Walls; Step-by-Step Flexible Form Rammed Earth Technique; Electrical, Plumbing, Shelving, and Intersecting Walls: Making the Connection Lintel, Window, and Door Installation; Roof Systems; Arches: Putting the Arc Back into Architecture; Dynamics of a Dome; Illustrated Guide to Dome Construction; Roofing Options for Domes; Exterior Plasters; Interior Plasters; Floors; Designing for Your Climate; The Code; Index.

Earthbag Building

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    A Paperback / softback by Kaki Hunter, Donald Kiffmeyer

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      Publisher New Society Publishers
      Published 19 November 2004
      ISBN-13 9780865715073
      978-0865715073
      ISBN-10 0865715076
      Also in:
      Sustainable architecture and design Building skills and trades

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; The Merits of Earthbag Building; Basic Materials for Earthbag Building; Tools, Tricks and Terminology; Foundations; Structural Design Features for Earthbag Walls; Step-by-Step Flexible Form Rammed Earth Technique; Electrical, Plumbing, Shelving, and Intersecting Walls: Making the Connection Lintel, Window, and Door Installation; Roof Systems; Arches: Putting the Arc Back into Architecture; Dynamics of a Dome; Illustrated Guide to Dome Construction; Roofing Options for Domes; Exterior Plasters; Interior Plasters; Floors; Designing for Your Climate; The Code; Index.

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