Ceramic Houses And Earth Architecture

Author : Nader Khalili
Publisher : Cal Earth Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1889625019

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Ceramic Houses and Earth Architecture by Nader Khalili Pdf

Khalili's classic, authoritative manual describes how to build arches, domes, and vaults with earth, as well as techniques to fire and glaze earth buildings to transform them into ceramic houses. This newly revised edition also provides insight into the latest response by building officials to Superadobe or earthbag technology (structures of sandbags and barbed wire), a patented system that is free for the owner-builder and licensed for commercial use. Nader Khalili's ideas on ceramic houses and earth architecture have been published by NASA and utilized by the United Nations, and have passed building and safety tests in California. This new edition is now in its fifth printing.

Author : Nader Khalili
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015043793036

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Ceramic Houses and Earth Architecture by Nader Khalili Pdf

Author : Nader Khalili
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : House & Home
ISBN : UOM:39015012232487

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Ceramic Houses by Nader Khalili Pdf

Khalili offers a step-by-step guide to the simple and natural process of using clay-earth to build adobe houses and firing the structures with potter's glazes to create ceramic houses. His techniques integrate graphics, sculpture, art, and architecture and can be used successfully by anyone who wants to build an inexpensive, durable, and energy-efficient house that fully expresses the individual's taste and imagination.

Author : Clarke Snell
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1579902812

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The Good House Book by Clarke Snell Pdf

A guide to building an eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable house that is in harmony with the local climate and site.

Author : Nader Khalili
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015008059621

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Racing Alone by Nader Khalili Pdf

Author : Ronald Rael
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1568987676

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Earth Architecture by Ronald Rael Pdf

"The ground we walk on and grow crops in also just happens to be the most widely used building material on the planet. Civilizations throughout time have used it to create stable warm low-impact structures. The world's first skyscrapers were built of mud brick. Paul Revere Chairman Mao and Ronald Reagan all lived in earth houses at various points in their lives and several of the buildings housing Donald Judd's priceless collection at the Chinati Foundation in Marfa Texas are made of mud brick." "While the vast legacy of traditional and vernacular earthen construction has been widely discussed, little attention has been paid to the contemporary tradition of earth architecture. Author Ronald Rael founder of Eartharchitecture.org provides a history of building with earth in the modern era focusing particularly on projects constructed in the last few decades that use rammed earth mud brick compressed earth cob and several other interesting techniques. Earth Architecture presents a selection of more than 40 projects that exemplify new creative uses of the oldest building material on the planet."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Ianto Evans,Linda Smiley,Michael G. Smith,Michael Smith
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781890132347

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The Hand-sculpted House by Ianto Evans,Linda Smiley,Michael G. Smith,Michael Smith Pdf

Cob, a structural composite of earth, water, straw, clay, and sand, has been used for centuries, in virtually all parts of the world, to create homes ranging from mud huts in Africa to lavish adobe haciendas in Latin America. This practical and inspiring hands-on guide teaches anyone to build a cob dwelling.

Author : Tim J. Krahn
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550926514

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Essential Rammed Earth Construction by Tim J. Krahn Pdf

Everything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and cold climates. Rammed earth - sand, gravel, and clay or lime/cement binder packed into forms - is a low-energy, high-performance building method, yielding beautiful, sustainable results. It's thermally stable and can be insulated, can actively modulate humidity, provides a healthy indoor environment, and allows site materials to be used for major structural and building envelope elements. Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design, building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for any climate, with a special emphasis on building in cold climates of the northern US, Canada, and northern Europe. Coverage includes: Overview of earthen building Appropriate use of rammed earth walls Stabilized versus raw rammed earth Design considerations, including structural, insulation, and building envelope details Special considerations for cold and freeze-thaw climates Construction drawings, with step-by-step building instructions Tools and labor covering industrial methods, low-tech techniques, formwork options, mix design, budgets, and schedules Codes, inspections, and permits. This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders, DIY home owners, designers, engineers, and architects interested in learning about rammed earth construction.

Author : Nader Khalili
Publisher : Cal Earth Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Appropriate technology
ISBN : 1889625051

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Emergency Sandbag Shelter and Eco-Village by Nader Khalili Pdf

"This book ... shows how to use sandbags and barbed wire, the materials of war, for peaceful purposes as the new invention known as Superadobe or earth-bag, which can shelter millions of people around the globe as a temporary as well as permanent housing solution. This affordable, self-help, sustainable, and disaster resistant structural system is a spin off from Khalili's presentation to NASA for habitat on the moon and Mars, which successfully passed rigorous tests for strict California earthquake building codes."--Amazon.com.

Author : Peter W. King
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1579902014

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Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter by Peter W. King Pdf

From a respected teacher in his field comes the first and only how-to book on the subject. Sample projects in color: a press-molded door surround, a carved-relief countertop, a dimensional fireplace, plus handbuilt and thrown sinks and pedestals. “Well designed and visually stimulating. Peter King writes like a good teacher.”—Clay Times.

Author : Athena Swentzell Steen,Bill Steen,David Bainbridge
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Straw bale houses
ISBN : 9780930031718

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The Straw Bale House by Athena Swentzell Steen,Bill Steen,David Bainbridge Pdf

Many copies in stock but still heavy demand; only a few titles published on this subject. Very popular in rural WA too.

Author : Ulisses Targino Bezerra,Heber Sivini Ferreira,Normando Perazzo Barbosa
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9789811406881

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Bio-Inspired Materials by Ulisses Targino Bezerra,Heber Sivini Ferreira,Normando Perazzo Barbosa Pdf

Nature has provided opportunities for scientists to observe patterns in biomaterials which can be imitated when designing construction materials. Materials designed with natural elements can be robust and environment friendly at the same time. Advances in our understanding of biology and materials science coupled with the extensive observation of nature have stimulated the search for better accommodation/compression of materials and the higher organization/reduction of mechanical stress in man-made structures. Bio-Inspired Materials is a collection of topics that explore frontiers in 3 sections of bio-inspired design: (i) bionics design, (ii) bio-inspired construction, and (iii) bio-materials. Chapters in each section address the most recent advances in our knowledge about the desired and expected relationship between humans and nature and its use in bio-inspired buildings. Readers will also be introduced to new concepts relevant to bionics, biomimicry, and biomimetics. Section (i) presents research concepts based on information gained from the direct observation of nature and its applications for human living. Section (ii) is devoted to ‘artificial construction’ of the Earth. This section addresses issues on geopolymers, materials that resemble the structure of soils and natural rocks; procedures that reduce damage caused by earthquakes in natural construction, the development of products from vegetable resins and construction principles using bamboo. The last section takes a look into the future towards the improvement of human living conditions. Bio-Inspired Materials offers readers - having a background in architecture, civil engineering and systems biology - a new perspective about sustainable building which is a key part of addressing the environmental concerns of current times.

Author : Chris Magwood
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781550926453

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Essential Sustainable Home Design by Chris Magwood Pdf

Design your own sustainable home Many people dream of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home. But until now there has been no systematic guide to help potential builders work through the complete process of imagining, planning, designing, and building their ideal, sustainable home. Essential Sustainable Home Design walks potential homebuilders through the process starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision that will guide the house to completion. Coverage includes: How to clarify your ideas and create a practical pathway to achieving your dream A criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions Creating a strong, integrated design team and working with professionals and code officials to keep the project on track from start to finish. Key building science concepts that make for a high-performance, durable building Primer on building logistics, material sourcing, and protocols to ensure that the initial vision for the project comes to fruition. One-page summaries and ratings of popular sustainable building materials and system options. Ideal for owner-builders and sustainable building contractors working with clients aiming to design and build a sustainable home. Chris Magwood has designed and built some of the most innovative, sustainable buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario. He is co-founder and director the Endeavour Centre for Innovative Building and Living and co-editor of the Sustainable Building Essentials series. Chris is the author of Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction, Essential Hempcrete Construction, Straw Bale Details, More Straw Bale Building , and Making Better Buildings .

Author : Horst Schroeder
Publisher : Springer
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319194912

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Sustainable Building with Earth by Horst Schroeder Pdf

This book provides an insightful overview of the current state of earth building. The author approaches the subject from the perspective of the building material’s life cycle, featuring in-depth explanations of the cycle's individual steps: extraction and classification of construction soil; production of earth building materials and earthen structures; planning, construction and renovation of earth buildings; and demolition and recycling of earthen structures. This unique resource provides examples of sophisticated earth building projects and illustrates the diverse applications of earth as a building material. Compared to conventional mineral building materials, earth possesses particularly positive ecological qualities such as its energy balance and recyclability. Architects, engineers, students, manufacturers and distributors of building materials, building contractors, building biologists, public authorities and preservationists will benefit from this book’s ample coverage of restoring, optimizing and building with this material of the past, present and future.

Author : Alisia Tognon,Luca Trabattoni
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000441154

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Necessary Architecture by Alisia Tognon,Luca Trabattoni Pdf

Niger is sand, light, and heat. Starting from the necessity of the Mission Catholique du Dosso, which has worked in Niger for several years, this book speaks about the Nigerien situation which is characterized by a countrywide spread of poverty. Along with studying the country’s environmental, geographical conditions, the book discusses raw earth architecture in both vernacular and contemporary contexts. A number of the most common techniques are described. The possibilities for these methods to adapt to the contemporary language of architecture without losing the technical and physical benefits inherent in them are illustrated. The book embraces some topics that are not common but highly relevant in the Developing World, such as identity through the evolution of architecture and the value of transmitting knowledge related to the vernacular building process. Nowadays, Niger’s condition is characterized by a lack of resources, both physical and cultural. Earthen technology appears to be a valid solution in this situation for the creation of an environmentally sustainable approach. The book aims to provide an overview of the possibility of constructing new buildings related to the climate and traditional context, applying vernacular technology and solutions in a contemporary application. Providing a balance between teaching vernacular knowledge and the contemporary architectural language could help face this out-of-resource situation, aiming to get comfortable and affordable living spaces.