Cradle Book Natural Building Materials
Clay, Earth, Loam, Straw, Grass, Hemp, Reed, Seaweed, Jute, Bamboo, Cork, Cellulose, Wool, Mycelium
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Beschreibung
In construction, Natural Materials include biogenic materials, such as straw and wool, and mineral materials, such as clay. The former are renewable, while the latter are produced by slow geological processes and are abundant in nature. Common materials such as wood (a biogenic material) and natural stone (a mineral material) are also featured frequently in the volume but are not the main focus.
Natural Building Materials are climate-friendly during extraction and are considered healthy for indoor environments as they are typically treated without harmful substances and can naturally regulate indoor climate.
They are used for construction, insulation, and surfaces. This volume showcases around 50 buildings from German-speaking countries, Europe, and a few from Asia and the Americas. The regional and design differences are clear, from single-family homes to large office buildings. Introductory essays from a materials science perspective provide an overview.
Natural building materials represent an ecological and resource-efficient approach to construction, where materials from nature are used deliberately. These include biogenic materials such as straw or wool, as well as mineral materials like clay, which do not regenerate but are abundant in nature. Natural building materials are considered climate-friendly and healthy for indoor environments. They are used in construction, insulation, and finishes.
On 232 pages, the volume Natural Building Materials presents around 50 projects from German-speaking countries, Europe, as well as Asia and the Americas – ranging from single-family homes to large office buildings. Complementary essays from a materials science perspective round off the work.
Autor*in
Chris van Uffelen
Themen in »Cradle Book Natural Building Materials«
Natural Materials Loam Architecture Straw Architecture Bamboo Architecture Hemp Architecture Cork Architecture Sustainable Architecture Sustainability Building building biology Construction