Explain what is the 'Earth Bag Technique
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EARTHBAG CONSTRUCTION • Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures which are both strong and can be quickly built. • Natural building technique. • eco-friendly style • Low cost 3. MATERIALS • Sturdy sacks, filled with inorganic material usually available on site.
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1. CASE STUDY:HOME FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS By:-SHOURYA PURI 5 SEM ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AMITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
2. TOPIC EARTHBAG CONSTRUCTION 2
3. EARTHBAG CONSTRUCTION • Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures which are both strong and can be quickly built. • Natural building technique. • eco-friendly style • Low cost 3
4. MATERIALS • Sturdy sacks, filled with inorganic material usually available on site. • Sandbag structures with sand fills are an alternative technology and require very different construction details. 4
5. WALLS • Walls can be curved or straight, domed with earth or topped with conventional roofs. 5
6. PLASTERING 6
7. PROPERTIES • Perfect insulation due 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 homes actually 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 prevent damage 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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