Application of earth building materials for low-income housing in the tropics

Abstract

The characteristics, properties, problems and other factors associated with earth materials for building houses, especially in the tropical regions of the world are identified. The inter-relationships among these factors which inhibit the adoption of earth materials and the recommendations for overcoming the problems in a coordinated manner are discussed. The information and solutions provided would enable economic and appropriate measur-es to be taken to make earth buildings safer and more durable.


(Journal of Applied Science and Technology: 2001 6(1-2): 40-45)