Earth is the oldest and most widely used building material in the world today.
It's abundant, inexpensive, and energy-efficient. But if you're building with earth, simplicity of material needn't be an excuse for poor planning. Whether you're designing a new building or renovating an existing structure, Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings can show you how to achieve better results. An Albuquerque architect, Paul Graham McHenry Jr., has been a dominant figure in the resurgence of adobe construction during the past two decades. By necessity this focus requires inclusion of numerous esoteric tables and illustrations which are of limited value to the amateur.