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Building with Large Clay Blocks

Building with Large Clay Blocks

 - Theodor Hugues, Klaus Greilich, Christine Peter

Building with large clay blocks – efficient and upscale

High-grade masonry construction in practice

Eight selected buildings highlight the technical and aesthetic possibilities. Two example buildings are used to demonstrate high-quality construction using large-format bricks – step by step and with all the important details at a scale of 1:10. The authors go into detail at the critical points, indicating what to look out for. A textbook for planners and for students, and an excellent complement to the Masonry Construction Manual

  • Textbook covering single-skin walls made from large clay blocks
  • Clear illustrations with views of the inner workings of the designs
  • All details in their structural context
  • Useful practical tips at critical points
  • DETAIL documentation on eight selected clay block buildings 
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Book information

Availability
In stock
Languages
English
Publication date
January, 2004
Author
Theodor Hugues, Klaus Greilich, Christine Peter
Format
Paperback - 21 x 29.7 cm
ISBN
9783764371111
Edition
-

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