FAQ Natural Building Materials / Naturbaustoffe
What are natural building materials?
Natural building materials are materials made from natural, largely unaltered biological and/or mineral raw materials.
Which materials are considered natural building materials?
Commonly used materials include:
- Wood
- Clay
- Natural stone
- Bamboo
- Straw
- Wool
- Hemp
- Mushrooms
- etc.
Why use natural building materials?
The use of natural building materials can solve many of the problems facing the construction industry today. They reduce waste and conserve resources, require less energy to process, and often involve shorter shipping distances. The book’s introduction explores these topics in detail.
Who is the book Natural Building Materials intended for?
- Architects
- Real estate professionals
- Private builders
- Those interested in sustainability
- Those interested in art, culture, and architecture
Is prior knowledge required?
No. The glossary explains all the important technical terms. The alphabetical order makes it quick and easy to look up terms. The book is suitable for non-experts.
Which regions are featured in Natural Building Materials?
The book features many different projects from German-speaking countries and Europe, as well as individual examples from Asia and the Americas.
Which well-known architects are featured in the book?
- Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst
- Allen + Crippa Architektur
- etc.
Which participants and facts are listed for each project?
Participants:
- Architects
- Landscape designers
- Interior designers
- Lighting designers
- Environmental engineers
- Other engineers
- Other specialized designers
- Construction contractors
- etc.
Facts:
- Gross floor area
- Timeline
- Construction / materials
- The natural building materials that were used
- Irrigation
- Certifications
- Sustainability aspects and technical building equipment
- etc.
What materials are available for the projects?
- High-resolution color photos of the buildings
- Various plans
- Project facts
- Informative texts