{"product_id":"9781853397271","title":"Rammed Earth Structures: A Code of Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eRamming earth has been a method of construction for centuries in many parts of the world and the technique can produce buildings that are strong, durable, safe and desirable. Because earth is an abundant and cheap resource, rammed earth buildings are often very economical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right techniques for the selection and testing of soils must be used to protect walls from water damage and shrinkage. This book shows how high standards can be achieved and the criteria on which rammed earth structures and building techniques can be judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the first edition of this book was published, \u003ci\u003eRammed Earth Structures\u003c\/i\u003e has been adopted as a Building Standard in Zimbabwe. Further progress is being made extending the use of rammed earth as an officially sanctioned building material across all SADC countries. This book is now therefore becoming an important guide and resource for those wishing to employ this economical and low-carbon building material in the construction of public as well as private buildings in Africa and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Practical Action Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50096617488624,"sku":"9781853397271","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781853397271","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}