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Curriculum

Learning objectives

Course Curriculum

Introduction

Introduction

02:49
Common questions

06:25

Types

Mass earth

03:40
Frame earth

01:24
Light earth

01:41
Moulded and compressed earth brick and block

01:32
Turf

01:50
Earth mortar

01:31
Rammed earth

02:07
Earth plaster and colour earth decoratiion

02:39

Techniques

Training

Codes

Faculty

The contemporary relevance and prevalence of earth building, dispelling common misconceptions
The various types of earth building, their applicability and the differences between them
The properties of earth building and their potential to improve fire resistance, humidity management, indoor air quality and acoustics
The process of creating frame earth structures, the materials involved and its potential use in retrofitting buildings
The practical application of reusing on-site materials for earth building, considering factors like soil composition, material sourcing, handling, cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits
The applicable uses of rammed earth building technologies at various scales
When further training is required and the importance of practical learning
The regulatory landscape: international standards, codes of practice, guidelines, energy standards and specifications

About this module

This module offers an introduction to earth building and its contemporary significance as a sustainable construction method. Participants will explore diverse earth building types, their applications and inherent properties. Those enrolled will learn how to create frame earth structures, delve into the reuse of onsite materials, examine practical applications of rammed earth and grasp the need for further training.

The course also covers the regulatory landscape from international standards to specifications allowing for practical implementation in design and construction processes.

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Earth building

Course Curriculum

Introduction

Introduction

Common questions

Types

Mass earth

Frame earth

Light earth

Moulded and compressed earth brick and block

Turf

Earth mortar

Rammed earth

Earth plaster and colour earth decoratiion

Techniques

Frame earth building technique

MEB building techniques

Rammed earth case study: Lecture theatre, CAT

Rammed earth case study: Limalimo Lodge

Training

Training and education

Codes

Codes of practice and standards

Guidelines, energy standards and specifications

Faculty

Rowland Keable, CEO and Project Officer, Earth Building UK and Ireland

By the end of this module you will be able to understand: