Book of Donmon Teith

This book presents selected papers presented during the International Symposium on Earthen Structures held in IISc Bangalore. The papers in this volume cover th

For almost ten thousand years, unbaked earth has been used to build remarkable structures, from simple dwellings to palaces, temples, and fortresses both grand

Ramming 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

The construction of earth buildings has been taking place worldwide for centuries. With the improved energy efficiency, high level of structural integrity and a

"The ground we walk on and grow crops in also just happens to be the most widely used building material on the planet. Civilizations throughout time have used i