"One half ofthe world's population (approximately 3 billion people on six continents lives or works in buiildings constructed of earth"
What is EARTHA (East Anglian Earth Buildings Group)?
For all those who have a passion for, and want a greater understanding of Earth Bulding and the two principal forms of clay construction: wattle and daub and clay lump.
Since 1994, EARTHA has been active in..........
Establishing a network of people from varios professions and trades who have an interest in the study, maintenance and promotion of earth buildings in the East of England
Providing a forum for discussion of issues relating to earth building in the East of England
Providing advice on the repair and maintenance of earth buildings
Establishing links with groups and individuals working with earth buildings in other parts of Britain and abroad
Publishing information that covers all aspects ofthe construction, repair and maintenance of earth buildings - including composite structures, daubs, renders and plasters
Encouraging and supporting training in the field of earth building and associated skilss
Encouraging the revival of appropriate earth building techniques for new building construction and investigating the potential of the material for low enegy and low environmental impact buildings
Compiling technical information to assit specifiers and builders in the use of clay lump and other earth-based matrials such as plasters, motars and renders for new build
For more information visit:
www.eartha.org.uk
