Earth construction: Lessons from the past for future eco-efficient construction

▸ This paper deals with earth construction by reviewing previously published work. ▸ Earth construction has low embodied energy and low carbon dioxide emissions. ▸ Earth construction leads to an indoor air relative humidity beneficial to the human health. ▸ Its economic advantages depend on the natu...

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Published in:Construction & building materials 2012-04, Vol.29 (1), p.512-519
Main Authors: Pacheco-Torgal, F., Jalali, Said
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adobe
Carbon dioxide
Cob
Earth construction
Energy
Indoor air quality
Mechanical properties
Rammed earth
Thermal properties
Wastes
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