Chapter III    Adobes

Adobes

charms of adobe houses

Where can adobes be built

precautions: single storey, no taller than 6m

the length or the width of each room not exceeds 3.2m

let the inner walls bear the weight

the windows and the doors should be as small as possible

How to make adobe bricks

size of brick: 30cm long, 14cm broad, 8-10cm thick

uniform of size

making adobe bricks with wet clay and straw

making adobe bricks with clay and lime

How to Lay the Foundation

How to Build the Wall

How to Make the Roof