Earth buildings
The Pattern of English Building
ISBN 0 571 13988 4
Author: Alec Clifton-
Published by: Faber and Faber (1962 to 1987)
A respected illustrated guide to regional materials and techniques found in historic buildings in England.
Earth Structures and Construction in Scotland
ISBN 1 900168 22 7
Published by: Historic Scotland
This Note provides a guide to the recognition and conservation of Earth Technology in Scottish Buildings.
Technical Advice Note 30 -
ISBN 1 900168 85 5
Published by: Historic Scotland
This gives details of all aspects of turf construction in Scotland from the material itself, methods of building and tools used as well as a number of case studies. Maintenance and conservation of such buildings are also considered.
Building in Cob, Pise and Stabilized Earth
By Williams Ellis, C
ISBN 978 1 873394 39 7
Published by: Donhead Publishing 1999
Facsimile of 1919 publication revised in 1947. Pisé De Terre. Adobe. Stabilized Earth. Cob and Chalk. Mud. Protective Coverings for Earth Walls. Design. A Successful Experiment. Some Practices Abroad
Conservation of Clay and Chalk Buildings
By Pearson, G.
ISBN 978 1 873394 00 7
Published by: Donhead Publishing 1999
Materials, Methods of construction, The qualities of earth walling, Repair, alterations and extensions: general principles, Repairs, alterations and extensions: methods, Wall protection, Wall decoration
Historic buildings: chalk and clay cob
Published by: New Forest District Council, 1998
Area covered: South East
Associated
website: http://www.nfdc.gov.uk
A provides an introduction chalk and clay cob including its history, problems and repair
The care & repair of earth structures
Published by: Test Valley Borough Council, 1995
Area covered: South East
Associated
website: http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/
Advice on the care and repair of chalk cob -
Wattle and daub
Published by: Essex County Council, 1999
Area covered: East of England
Associated website:
http://www.essexcc.gov.uk
Advice on the maintenance, repair and conservation of wattle and daub panels in traditional houses and service buildings.