This study presents a comprehensive review of building materials, construction methods,
and building regulations on the UK mainland. This provides valuable insights into the …

Earthen construction systems have potential hygrothermal, and environmental benefits over
conventional building materials such as concrete. However, such systems are not yet fully …

The paper presents the results of an experimental campaign aimed at investigating the in-
plane and out-of-plane behavior of tuff and fired clay brick masonry panels reinforced by a …

Present work focuses on the study of drying and shrinkage kinetics in cob and light earth
layers constituting a hybrid walling system. In-situ measurements were performed on the …

The rapid adoption of 3D-printing (3DP) technologies in construction, combined with an
increased willingness to reduce environmental impact, has facilitated reapproaching earth …

Building construction is a major polluting sector. As a result, there is increasing global
interest in the development of sustainable building materials with low environmental impact …

This study examined the shrinkage rate and mechanical properties of cob samples. Cob is a
natural building material composed of clay, water, and varying amounts of plant fibres. The …

Climate change imposes new guidelines on our planet. Due to its impact on the
environment, construction industry must invest in the development of new building solutions …

The flat jack test is one of the most applied investigation techniques in the field of cultural
heritage conservation. The purpose of the experimental campaign presented in this paper …

Soil as a building material has great potential in terms of low embodied energy, although the
great diversity of soils means that more research is needed to characterise them with precise …