Building with Large Clay Blocks

Building with large clay blocks – efficient and upscale

High-grade masonry construction in practice

Eight selected buildings highlight the technical and aesthetic possibilities. Two example buildings are used to demonstrate high-quality construction using large-format bricks – step by step and with all the important details at a scale of 1:10. The authors go into detail at the critical points, indicating what to look out for. A textbook for planners and for students, and an excellent complement to the Masonry Construction Manual

• Textbook covering single-skin walls made from large clay blocks
• Clear illustrations with views of the inner workings of the designs
• All details in their structural context
• Useful practical tips at critical points
• DETAIL documentation on eight selected clay block buildings