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Martin Rauch: Rammed Earth / Lehm und Architektur / Terra cruda (English and German Edition) [Hardcover]

Otto Kapfinger (Author)

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Publication Date: December 1, 2001

The use of rammed earth in architecture is a fascinating fusion of modern technology, ancient knowledge, and innovative construction techniques, and is increasingly attracting attention. Today, rammed earth is not only of interest for alternative or ecological applications, but established architects are also discovering the creative possibilities of this versatile material with its advantageous properties for temperature control. In Europe, Martin Rauch is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern technical and creative applications for traditional rammed earth construction. His work encompasses residential, hotel, ecclesiastical and industrial buildings, interior design and landscape design in Germany, Britain, Italy, Austria and Switzerland, including projects with Herzog & de Meuron and Schneider + Schumacher. His "Church of Reconciliation" in Berlin was the first load-bearing structure to be built with rammed earth in Germany in the last ninety years. Together with local architects Rauch constructed experimental family homes in Vorarlberg, Austria, and with Kienast Vogt & Partner, he designed a series of garden and park projects. This volume is the definitive introduction to contemporary building with rammed earth.

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Text: English, German, Italian

About the Author

Otto Kapfinger is a freelance architectural researcher and critic living in Vienna. He is the author of numerous publications and has curated exhibitions on 20th century Austrian architecture.

Product Details

Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Birkh�user Basel; 1 edition (December 1, 2001)
Language: English, German
ISBN-10: 3764364610
ISBN-13: 978-3764364618
Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
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The Ceramics and Earthen Architecture Workshop erected an experimental structure for demonstrating a variety of techniques in building with earth. Read the first page

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terra cruda, terra battuta, pis� technique, del costruire, dei muri, pis� walls, rammed earth wall, del muro, soil humidity, della terra, earth building

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Martin Rauch, Robert Felber, Johannes Rauch, Olafur Eliasson, Dieter Kienast, Earth Gallery, Land Art, Per Kirkeby, South Yorkshire

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Architecture for People Pb by James Steele in Back Matter

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