The Important Role of Chogha Zanbil in Earth Architecture Based on Material, Structural and Architectural Aspects

Abstract:

Earthen buildings come in a vast variety of shapes and sizes, made from materials like fired clay, compressed dirt and a mixture of clay, sand, straw and water. People have been using various forms of earth to build structures for centuries. The aim of this paper is to find better knowledge about Chogha Zanbil as an earth architecture based on material, structural and architectural conditions. Earth architecture includes vernacular and historical architecture drawn from many cultures and periods in different countries. Chogha Zanbil’s materials are included mud bricks and walls that are earth building’s elements. The result has shown mud bricks as good materials can be develop in new buildings and applications.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 457-458)
• Pages: 395-398
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.457-458.395
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Hamed Niroumand, M.F.M. Zain, Maslina Jamil
• Keywords: Ancient Building, Chogha Zanbil, Earth Architecture, Iranian Architecture, Mud Brick, Sustainable Building

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