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2019 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
10. A Case Study on Technical and Social Aspects of Earth Houses in Rural India
Authors : Y. Kulshreshtha, P. J. Vardon, N. J. A. Mota, M. C. M. van Loosdrecht, H. M. Jonkers
Published in: Earthen Dwellings and Structures
Publisher: Springer Singapore
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Abstract
With rapid industrialisation and the increase in popularity of concrete and brick constructions, a decline in earth houses has been observed especially in the rural areas of India. A survey was carried out in five regions of India to understand the technical and social factors favouring/limiting the construction and everyday use of earth houses. As an outcome of the survey, a low societal image of earth houses and durability issues, such as termite infestation and poor resistance to rain water, were the main reasons behind the choice of low-income households in favour of modern building materials over earth construction.