Description: Essential Cob Construction : A Guide to Design, Engineering, and Building, Paperback by Dente, Anthony; Smith, Michael G.; Burke, Massey, ISBN 0865719683, ISBN-13 9780865719682, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Setting the standard for modern cob construction – from design, engineering, and building code compliance, to sculpting beautiful structures Cob – a mix of clay, sand, and straw – is one of the most popular and well-known natural building methods. Yet cob is often difficult to permit and can be used in inappropriate ways due to a lack of sound engineering and design information. Recent research and a newly developed building code promise to make cob building more accessible than ever. Essential Cob Construction sets the new standard for cob construction. Incorporating rigorous, up-to-date engineering and building science and decades of practical lessons learned, coverage includes:Appropriate use of cob in different climates and contextsThermal performance and moisture managementStructural and architectural design considerations, including fire and earthquake resistance data from extensive laboratory testingHands-on cob construction, including mix design, testing, manual and mechanical mixing, wall building, strong connections with foundations, roofs, and other structural elements, and finishing optionsBuilding code development and the permitting process for cobPlanning, budgeting, and quality controlThe complete Cob Construction Appendix of the International Residential Code. Essential Cob Construction is required reading for engineers, architects, designers, contractors, and owner-builders working with this ancient, aesthetically pleasing, low-carbon building material.
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Book Title: Essential Cob Construction : a Guide to Design, Engineering, and Building
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: New Society Publishers, The Limited
Topic: Sustainability & Green Design, Do-It-Yourself / General, Methods & Materials
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2024
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: House & Home, Architecture
Item Weight: 19.1 Oz
Item Length: 11 in
Author: Michael G. Smith, Anthony Dente, Massey Burke
Item Width: 8.5 in
Book Series: Sustainable Building Essentials Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback