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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.
It does not, however, provide specific
information for preparing earthen building materials,
design details or technical guidelines for building with
earth.
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The Consumer Information Brochure
can be downloaded here as a PDF. It is available in German
and English.
» German » English
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| 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.
The “consumer group” of people interested
in earthen building is broadening steadily: |
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Private individuals and builders interested in using
earthen building materials who are looking for further information
about building with earth in the home; |
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Public organisations and ecclesiastical institutions
commissioning building works; |
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DIY builders; |
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Public authorities and decision makers in the fields
of both conservation and new building; |
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Financial and insurance institutions who need to
make informed decisions about building financing and insurance
costs; |
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Ecologically oriented organisations with an interest
in self-help, self-build and renovation work; |
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Health insurance advisers, doctors and politicians
with a responsibility for building healthy environments; |
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Educators and trainers in the building trade; |
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The media: newspapers, journals and television. |
| This brochure is for all those looking for an
easily understandable introduction to earthen building and
earthen building techniques. |
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