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Buildings of Earth and Straw : Structural Design for Rammed Earth and Straw-bale Architecture by Bruce King is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Buildings of Earth and Straw : Structural Design for Rammed Earth and Straw-bale Architecture about?

<br> Straw bale and rammed earth construction are enjoying a fantastic growth spurt in the United States and abroad. When interest turns to action, however, builders can encounter resistance from mainstream construction and lending communities unfamiliar with these materials. <i>Buildings of Earth and Straw</i> is written by structural engineer Bruce King, and provides technical data from an engineer's perspective. Information includes: special construction requirements of earth and straw; design capabilities and limitations of these materials; and most importantly, the documentation of testing that building officials often require.

Author

Bruce King

Publisher

Sausalito, Calif.: Ecological Design Press

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9780964471818

Subjects

Technology, Engineering, Stem

Rating

4.3 / 5 (16 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14