Building with earth : design and technology of a sustainable architecture / Gernot Minke.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Frontmatter -- Table of contents -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The properties of earth as a building material -- 3 Preparing of loam -- 4 Improving the characteristics of loam by special treatment or additives -- 5 Rammed earthworks -- 6 Working with earth blocks -- 7 Large blocks and panels -- 8 Direct forming with wet loam -- 9 Wet loam infill in skeleton structures -- 10 Tamped, poured or pumped lightweight loam -- 11 Loam plasters -- 12 Weather resistance, coatings and coverings -- 13 Repair of loam structures -- 14 Customised design solutions -- 15 Earthquake-resistant building -- Built examples -- Residences -- Cultural, educational and sacred buildings -- Commercial, hospitality and health buildings -- Bibliography -- About the author -- Illustration credits -- Subject index