From the Book - First edtion
Introduction. In praise of earth architecture
Case for raw earth: an ecological material for a new concept of the built environment / Jean Dethier
Ecological merits of raw earth construction / Hubert Guillaud
Earth architecture and changes to the social paradigm / Roman anger
Benefits and limitations of earth architecture / Dominique Gauzin-Müller
Chapter 1. Constructional logic
Overview of traditional methods of raw earth construction / Hubert Guillaud
Geology and materials / Patrice Doat
How raw earth buildings stand the test of time / Hugo Houben & Henri Van Damme
Improving the performance of raw earth while retaining its ecological benefits / Henru Houben & Henri Van Damme Earth architecture gallery
Chapter 2. Archaeological evidence
Earth architecture in antiquity / Hubert Guillaud
What archaeology can teach us / David Gandreau
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Chapter 3. Historical innovations
Revolutions in the art of earth architecture /
Ending the prejudice against earth architecture: what can history teach us? / Ruth Eaton
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Chapter 4. Vernacular heritage
What can we learn from vernacular traditions? / Anne-Monique Bardagot & Nathalie Sabatier
Vernacular spirit and the builders of today / Hubert Guillaud
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Revival of vernacular traditions
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Earth architecture in Africa: development and potential / Sébastien Moriset
New ways to restore the legacy of earth architecture / Patrice Doat
Modernizing building cultures to stimulate local development / Hubert Guillaud
Chapter 5. Alternative forms of the modern: 1789-1968
Quest for an alternative form of modern architecture: 1789-1968 / Jean Dethier
Francois Cointeraux: first great pioneer of modern earth architecture / Jean Dethier
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Hassan Fathy; second great pioneer of modern earth architecture / Jean Dethier
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Chapter 6. Contemporary creativity: 1970 to the present day
Half a century of evolution: 1970-2020 / Ariane Wilson
Overview of contemporary architectural practices / Hubert Guillaud
Portraits of three pioneers, Francis Kéré, Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu / Hubert Guillaud
CRAterre: pioneers of modern earth architecture since 1979 / Jean Dethier
Note from the founders of CRAterre / Patrice Doat, Hubert Guillaud, & Hugo Houben
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Chapter 7. Perspectives on the future
What is the future of earth architecture? Obstacles and gains / Jean Dethier
Need for a cultural and educational revolution / Patrice Doat
Building with earth in an urban context: a circular economy for the future / Hugo Gasnier
Future of earth architecture: six viewpoints, S.K. Sharma, Martin Rauch, Anna Heringer, Sébastien Moriset, Lara K. Davis, Domonique Gauzin-Müller
Warnings for the future / Ron Cobb & Luc Schulten
