Grades 9-12, Adult
Produced by Hans-Ernst Weitzel
US Release Date: 1987
Copyright Date: 1985
DVD ISBN: 1-59458-753-1
VHS ISBN: 1-56029-019-6
Subjects
Art/Architecture
Energy
Environment
Humanities
Technology
Rammed Earth Construction
Beautiful examples of rammed earth construction.
Modern home construction is very energy-, and capital-intensive. To minimize environmental impact, some architects and engineers are recalling older construction techniques using local materials to build cheaper, healthier, more comfortable houses.
Rammed earth is a construction method using clay and timber, that saves energy and produces beautiful structures. The film shows magnificent examples in Germany, France, and Morocco.
Other titles in the series are:
Biogas from the Sea - Excess marine algae converted into biogas.
Flush Toilet, Goodbye - The design of a composting toilet.
Mayan Rainforest Farming - Example of successful rainforest agriculture.
Natural Waste Water Treatment - Marsh plants purify waste water.
Short Rotation Forestry - Coppicing for maximum yield wood lots.
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