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<body> <h1>Building with Earth - Information for Consumers</h1> <p>Much has already been written about earthen building in its various forms. In addition to standard works there are a number of publications and information brochures primarily aimed at architects, planners, students and producers of earth-based products.</p> <ul>The “consumer group” of people interested in earthen building is broadening steadily: <li>Private individuals and builders interested in using earthen building materials who are looking for further information about building with earth in the home;</li> <li>Public organisations and ecclesiastical institutions commissioning building works;</li> <li>DIY builders;</li> <li>Public authorities and decision makers in the fields of both conservation and new building;</li> <li>Financial and insurance institutions who need to make informed decisions about building financing and insurance costs;</li> <li>Ecologically oriented organisations with an interest in self-help, self-build and renovation work;</li> <li>Health insurance advisers, doctors and politicians with a responsibility for building healthy environments;</li> <li>Educators and trainers in the building trade;</li> <li>The media: newspapers, journals and television. </ul> <p>This brochure is for all those looking for an easily understandable introduction to earthen building and earthen building techniques.</p> <p>This brochure aims to provide a general introduction to building with earth in an easily understandable and professionally grounded manner. It provides important information about earth as a material and its properties, as well as an overview of construction techniques, their application and individual requirements.</p> <p>It does not, however, provide specific information for preparing earthen building materials, design details or technical guidelines for building with earth.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.dachverband-lehm.de/pdf/DVL_consumerinfo_gb.pdf">Consumer Information Brochure can be downloaded here as a PDF</a>. It is available in German and English.</p> <ul> <li><a href="../gb/05_knowledge/05-1_knowledge_regulations.htm" target="inhalt">Building regulations</a></li> <li><a href="../gb/05_knowledge/05-2_knowledge_info.htm" target="inhalt">Consumer information</a></li> <li><a href="../gb/05_knowledge/05-3_knowledge_literature.htm" target="inhalt">Reference literature</a></li> <li><a href="../gb/05_knowledge/05-4_knowledge_glossary.htm" target="inhalt">Terminology glossary</a></li> </ul> </body>