Light Earth Building
Franz Volhard
Interest in clay as a material continues unabated. Light clay, which is light in weight and also easy to process, is a versatile and forward-looking building material for modern computeraided timber construction as well as for the renovation of historic clay framework. Balanced physical properties, which can be controlled by the mixing ratio, enable climate-friendly, resourceconserving construction in a wide range of climatic zones. Thus, heat storage, moisture, sound and fire protection of the usual timber construction are improved, the constructions are simplified. Volhard’s recognized standard work describes in detail the manufacturing processes, gives practical tips for do-it-yourself construction and shows the use of prefabricated building materials in contemporary construction. The 9th edition has been corrected and updated.
