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Upscaling Earth
Material, Process, Catalyst

Earth building is not only one of the oldest, but also one of the most modern building methods of our time. What economic, ecological and social opportunities lie in the increased use of earth as a building material? This book shows the amazing potential of earthen architecture - for people and for the entire planet.

PublicationsBuilding materials, ComponentsEcology, sustainability

As an important component of concrete, cement - like other scarce resources - will only be available in limited quantities in the future and will become increasingly expensive to trade. It is necessary to pay more attention to alternative building materials.
This volume presents a wide range of built and unbuilt projects as well as new strategies for the realization of earthen architecture - a construction method that can be adapted to any culture and context. The authors use impressive examples to present groundbreaking technological innovations, illustrating the advantages of this material: from its worldwide availability to the possibility of complete recycling, from climate-neutral production to its socially responsible use, especially in emerging countries.

Information and ordering at gta Verlag der ETH Zürich

Anna Heringer, Lindsay Blair Howe,
Martin Rauch
Upscaling Earth
Material, Process, Catalyst
gta Verlag, 2. erw. Auflage 2022, 158 Seiten, Englisch, Euro 35,20