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LoC No.: 2007570226

Title: Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay: A Renaissance (2nd edition)

Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Louise Hope, David Clarke and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay: A Renaissance (2nd edition)" by Clough Williams-Ellis is a practical guide focused on alternative building materials, written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the pressing need for affordable housing amidst a shortage of traditional building materials following World War I. The primary subject matter revolves around methods of cottage construction using local, natural materials like cob and Pisé, with a particular emphasis on the latter as an innovative solution to contemporary architectural challenges. The opening of the text sets the stage by addressing the remarkable demand for cottage building in the wake of a housing crisis exacerbated by material shortages. Williams-Ellis offers an overview of Pisé de terre, a method of rammed earth construction that is increasingly capturing public interest. He discusses his early experiences with Pisé-building, including the challenges and successes he faced in implementing this ancient technique, which gained traction due to its affordability and sustainability. The author also hints at contemporary research and developments in Pisé construction, suggesting a renewed appreciation for these traditional techniques amid modern needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Williams-Ellis, Clough, 1883-1978

Commentator: Strachey, John St. Loe, 1860-1927

EBook No.: 32048

Published: Apr 19, 2010

Downloads: 117

Language: English

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans

Subject: Pisé

Subject: Cob (Building material)

Subject: Chalk

Subject: Earth houses -- Design and construction

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- England

LoCC: Technology: Building construction

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 2007570226

Title: Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay: A Renaissance (2nd edition)

Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Louise Hope, David Clarke and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay: A Renaissance (2nd edition)" by Clough Williams-Ellis is a practical guide focused on alternative building materials, written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the pressing need for affordable housing amidst a shortage of traditional building materials following World War I. The primary subject matter revolves around methods of cottage construction using local, natural materials like cob and Pisé, with a particular emphasis on the latter as an innovative solution to contemporary architectural challenges. The opening of the text sets the stage by addressing the remarkable demand for cottage building in the wake of a housing crisis exacerbated by material shortages. Williams-Ellis offers an overview of Pisé de terre, a method of rammed earth construction that is increasingly capturing public interest. He discusses his early experiences with Pisé-building, including the challenges and successes he faced in implementing this ancient technique, which gained traction due to its affordability and sustainability. The author also hints at contemporary research and developments in Pisé construction, suggesting a renewed appreciation for these traditional techniques amid modern needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Williams-Ellis, Clough, 1883-1978

Commentator: Strachey, John St. Loe, 1860-1927

EBook No.: 32048

Published: Apr 19, 2010

Downloads: 117

Language: English

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans

Subject: Pisé

Subject: Cob (Building material)

Subject: Chalk

Subject: Earth houses -- Design and construction

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- England

LoCC: Technology: Building construction

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.