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<p>In all arid regions of the globe, but also in those with temperate climates, earth was the predominant building material. In modern times, at least a third of the planet’s population lives in earthen houses. The task of providing the necessary construction materials is proving to be quite difficult, even in highly developed countries. Moreover, the irrational exploitation of resources and the elevated levels of production and consumption is not only a waste, but also a source of environmental pollution. In this context, we can talk about the earth as a naturally abundant material that could be the most important resource for construction. It can be both a low-cost building material, but also a material that can meet the current requirements for efficient, low-carbon emission and low-carbon footprint housing.</p>
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In all arid regions of the globe, but also in those with temperate climates, earth was the predominant building material. In modern times, at least a third of the planet’s population lives in earthen houses. The task of providing the necessary construction materials is proving to be quite difficult, even in highly developed countries. Moreover, the irrational exploitation of resources and the elevated levels of production and consumption is not only a waste, but also a source of environmental pollution. In this context, we can talk about the earth as a naturally abundant material that could be the most important resource for construction. It can be both a low-cost building material, but also a material that can meet the current requirements for efficient, low-carbon emission and low-carbon footprint housing.

Traditional Methods and Techniques Used for Earthen Buildings

Ovidius University Annals of Constanta - Series Civil Engineering

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In all arid regions of the globe, but also in those with temperate climates, earth was the predominant building material. In modern times, at least a third of...

Traditional Methods and Techniques Used for Earthen Buildings

Publié en ligne: 03 mars 2022

Pages: 98 - 106

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ouacsce-2021-0012

Mots clés
adobe, cob, earthen buildings, traditional methods and techniques

© 2021 Tudorel Șeitan et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Traditional Methods and Techniques Used for Earthen Buildings

Publié en ligne: 03 mars 2022

Pages: 98 - 106

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ouacsce-2021-0012

Mots clésadobe, cob, earthen buildings, traditional methods and techniques

© 2021 Tudorel Șeitan et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
adobe, cob, earthen buildings, traditional methods and techniques