1.2.2 Materials properties:
As we saw that the main built material is the clay breaks reinforced by green straw bonded with lime, so we will discover some specific properties of this material.
· Moderate to high thermal mass
· not good insulators, but in the past popular belief
· very good sound insulation
· Noise control
· Its walls are capable of providing structural support for centuries but they need protection from extreme weather
- Breathability and toxicity
- Buildability, availability and cost
1.2.3
1.3 Comparison