This book is easy to read and understand when the author explains adobe and rammed earth buildings the book seems to be a bit more focused on the details of adobe brick making which is great if that is what you want the rammed earth sections are very informative but lack some of the construction details i would have liked to have seen more detailed decriptions with better drawings of forms . Buy the paperback book adobe and rammed earth buildings design and construction by paul graham mchenry jr at indigoca canadas largest bookstore free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders earth is the oldest and most widely used building material in the world today its abundant inexpensive and energy efficient but if youre building with earth simplicity of material . Adobe and rammed earth buildings design and construction paul graham mchenry september 89 paul graham mchenry 8601405798244 books amazonca. Paul graham mchenry author of the best selling adobe build it yourself here provides the most complete accurate and factual source of technical information on building with earth lavishly illustrated with scores of photographs and drawings adobe and rammed earth buildings spells out details of soil selection. Whether youre designing a new building or renovating an existing structure adobe and rammed earth buildings can show you how to achieve better results a handsomely illustrated text on the design and construction of adobe and rammed earth buildings a must for anyone contemplating or studying adobe or rammed earth construction