We recomend the following RIBA book -

Detail Praxis: Building with Large Clay Blocks by
Theodor Hugues, Klaus Grellich and Christine Peter

This book is a standard text book for single leaf walls built with large clay blocks, and shows section drawings and explanatory notes reveal the inner workings of the construction itself.

• A textbook for single-leaf walls built with Ziegel blocks - all the important details in the construction process
• Section drawings and explanatory notes shed light on the inner workings of the construction
• Expert knowledge presented clearly – the economic approach to sensible design with Ziegel masonry
• Reports on eight selected Ziegel buildings

This book of practical examples based on sound knowledge, takes a keen look at the current state of building Ziegel blocks (fired clay blocks) and reduces the information to the essentials. Using two houses as examples, all details are presented clearly and comprehensively in a scale of 1:10. The authors throw light on critical points, showing where care should be given to achieve convincing sustainable results.

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