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Author(s): | Clara Pimenta do Vale Pilar Abreu e Lima Joana Marques |
Title: | Rammed Earth Construction Nowadays - Comparing Methodologies and Design Between Portugal and USA |
Issue Date: | 2016-07 |
Abstract: | The future of earthen construction depends on the way it is adapted to our comfort needs, to the new standards and building codes. Based on site visits and interviews, this study is a comparative overview of several rammed earth recent works, in Portugal and in the USA. The main goal is to compare different strategies of rammed earth construction, regarding distinct cultures, climate and resources, technical background and methodologies, taking into consideration all the agents involved within the process. A detailed analysis of contemporary rammed earth masterworks was performed in both countries and a very distinct approach was found regarding design and constructive solutions. New strategies have been developed for innovation, combining traditional techniques with modern construction systems and new materials, changing the earthen construction paradigm. Nevertheless, earthen materials are still seen as an alternative and experimental resource, fulfilling some clients expectations and builders ambition to make different architecture. |
Subject: | Humanidades, Artes Humanities, Arts |
Scientific areas: | Humanidades::Artes Humanities::Arts |
URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/10216/85243 |
Document Type: | Artigo em Livro de Atas de Conferência Internacional |
Rights: | openAccess |
License: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
Appears in Collections: | FAUP - Artigo em Livro de Atas de Conferência Internacional |
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140821.1.pdf | Paper | 18.08 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
140821.pdf | resumo | 1.5 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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