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Earthbag Construction
This document discusses using earthbag construction techniques to build a home for construction workers. Earthbag construction is an inexpensive natural building method that uses sturdy sacks filled with sand or soil to form walls. Earthbag homes provide excellent insulation and are strong, protecting residents from weather elements while being stable, cool in summer and warm in winter. The document includes plans showing layouts for earthbag homes and auxiliary structures like sheds.
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- 1. CASE STUDY:HOME FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS By:-SHOURYAPURI 5 SEM ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AMITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
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- 7. PROPERTIES • Perfect insulationdue to the sandbag covering. • Do not catch fire easily. • They are strong and can protect the residents from rain, high winds, and the sun. 7
- 8. • Earthbag homesactually cut the heat and humidity • This is what makes these homes cool in the summers and warm in the winters. This is what gives the earthbag homes a stable and firm structure and helps it withstand natural calamities better. 8
- 9. FINISHING • To preventdamage to the bags from UV rays or moisture, it is necessary to cover the exposed outer surfaces of the bags • Material to use, including cement- based stucco, or lime or earthen plaster,mix of sand and clay. 9
- 10. FACTS • Safe :Fire resistant , non toxic ,quiet. • Secure : resistance to fires , floods, earthquakes, tornodoes,bullets and hurricanes. • Sustainable : natural and recycle material , extremely durable. 10
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