Soil Based Building Materials for Energy Efficiency

Abstract:

A descriptive analysis and some definitions of clays are provided at the beginning of the chapter; after that the most common earthen materials are introduced. A list of the most common worldwide building techniques and physical parameters is provided. The main building regulations are reported in a brief summary.At the end of the chapter, according to the main important studies, hygrothermal and physical performances of earthen building materials are discussed.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 632)
• Pages: 15-38
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.632.15
• Online since: November 2014
• Authors: Stefania Liuzzi, P. Stefanizzi
• Keywords: Clay, Earthen Materials, Regulations, Sustainability, Techniques

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