Ferrocement: a technique for passive solar earth sheltered structures

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6667334

Impson, L C

A system of construction is discussed which allows for the least cost with the most return yet noted in any of the current publications. This system utilizes commonly available and relatively inexpensive materials. The use of unskilled labor is possible, thereby expanding one's labor pool. This system also allows more design freedom than do any of the other construction techniques now widely practiced. This system of construction is ferrocement, a technique which has been in use intermittently since 1847. A method of insulating Earth Shelters is also discussed, as well as air flow characteristics of domes.

• Research Organization: Spatial Experiences, Denton, TX
• OSTI ID: 6667334
• Report Number(s): CONF-820629-Vol.5-Pt.2
• Journal Information: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States), Vol. 5; Conference: American section of the International Solar Energy Society conference, Houston, TX, USA, 1 Jun 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
EARTH-COVERED BUILDINGS
CONSTRUCTION
AIR FLOW
DOMED STRUCTURES
THERMAL INSULATION
BUILDINGS
FLUID FLOW
GAS FLOW
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
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