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CONSTRUCTION
HISTORY
First house in
Nebraska(US), 1936.
Andaman Earthship in
Andaman island
Auroville, Pondicherry
CURRENT BUILDING
SITUATION AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Energy
required for
manufacture
r-value/ inch
Straw bale
Cement brick Clay brick
wall
.115Gj/tonne 6-8GJ/tonne 2-7 GJ/tonne
1.5
.2
.5
Straw bale
Size 100 x 45 x 40 cm
usually wrapped with two, sometimes three, or
Dry
Dense
Well tied
Pure
Fresh
Consistent
Straw baler
Fire resistance
by charring
Insulative properties
High thermal efficiency reduces the energy
Sound insulation
Method
Window and door openings are created using wide, rough frame
2. Load bearing
wall
Wall coverings
Types of stucco
Cement stucco
Lime plaster
Earth plaster
Lath
Galvanized lath
should be provided
if the wall is to
hold stucco
Moisture concerns
Presence of moisture leads to growth of
molds
Moisture barriers and application of wall
covering prevent moisture penetration
LIMITATIONS