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Publications: Building materials and construction technologies
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| "Building materials and construction technologies: Annotated UN-HABITAT bibliography" (HS/688/03 E) |
| Abstract: Summary of existing UN-HABITAT publications, reports and other documents on building materials and construction technologies. Provides readers with an overview of work undertaken by UN-HABITAT in these fields during the last two decades. Provides a general introduction and summary of each reviewed report, as well as an indication of their availability in printed and/or electronic formats. |
| UN-HABITAT, Nairobi, 2003. |
| [60+vii pp.]; ISBNE 92-1-131516-6 (electronic CHM). |
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| "Compressed earth blocks" Poster 1 of 5 on low-cost building techniques. (HS/610/01 E) |
| Abstract: The poster illustrates the main stages of production including sieving the soil, measuring and mixing of components, moulding, quality control, curing and stacking. It also includes guidelines on the proper building practices when using compressed earth blocks. |
| UNCHS (Habitat) and AVBC, 2001. |
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| "Ferro-cement channels" Poster 2 of 5 on low-cost building techniques. (HS/610/01 E) |
| Abstract: Ferro-cement, a layer of steel mesh (chicken mesh) embedded in mortar, is a durable, waterproof, versatile and economical solution that can be used for roofs. Despite its obvious advantages, ferro-cement is not used extensively in developing countries due to lack of know-how. The poster illustrates all stages of its production, channels that can be used for floors and roofs including manufacturing of the mould, casting the channel, transport of channels with detailed drawings and specifications. |
| UNCHS (Habitat) and AVBC, 2001. |
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| "Dome construction" Poster 3 of 5 on low-cost building techniques. (HS/610/01 E) |
| Abstract: In many countries, people are depending on wood for roof construction. Yet, deforestation has raised the price of timber to a level that is unaffordable for the poor. Dome construction is an ancient woodless building technique that needs to be revived. The poster illustrates the basic dome types and gives guidelines in the construction of a circular dome and a square dome. |
| UNCHS (Habitat) and AVBC, 2001. |
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| "Vault construction" Poster 4 of 5 on low-cost building techniques. (HS/610/01 E) |
| Abstract: Vault construction is an ancient building technique that can be revived especially in countries with scarcity of timber. However, as the shape of the vault is crucial for stability, construction of vault requires often stability studies and well-trained masons. The poster shows how to make a stability study, and how to build a vault without a form, as well as with a form. |
| UNCHS (Habitat) and AVBC, 2001. |
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| "Rammed earth construction" Poster 5 of 5 on low-cost building techniques. (HS/610/01 E) |
| Abstract: Rammed earth is a building technique where humid relatively sandy soil is rammed in layers between shutters made of metal or timber. It is often stabilized with cement or lime. It is a non-polluting energy-saving building material that lends itself for commercial production because it is a simple and rapid building technique. The poster stresses the need for proper soil identification and illustrates the various phases in rammed earth construction, and includes also typical details, specifications for the construction of the form and a typical wall section. |
| UNCHS (Habitat) and AVBC, 2001. |
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| "Building Materials and Health" (HS/C/15/INF.8)) |
| Abstract: This report, prepared in response to a request of the Commission on Human Settlements at its fourteenth session, provides information on building materials which are harmful to people's health and the environment, and the alternatives available for the substitution of such materials. The report also focuses on the means available for prevention or mitigation of the adverse health impacts of various building materials, and it outlines a strategy, which could serve as a basis for controlling the health hazards associated with the use of different building materials. |
| UNCHS (Habitat), Nairobi, 13 February 1995. |
| [28 pp.]. |
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| "Building Materials and Health" (HS/C/15/2/Add.5) |
| Abstract: A summary of the conclusions of the above listed document (HS/C/15/INF.8). |
| UNCHS (Habitat), Nairobi, 21 December 1994. |
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| "Building materials and construction technologies" Report of the Executive Director to the fourteenth session of the Commission on Human Settlements (HS/C/14/7) |
| Abstract: Theme paper prepared for the fourteenth session of the Commission on Human Settlements, to provide it with an objective review and appraisal of the performance of the building materials industry in developing countries, focusing on key issues and problems, especially the technological and other constraints that hinder the availability of basic building materials that are affordable to the common house-builder. |
| UNCHS (Habitat), Nairobi, 16 November 1992. |
| [28 pp.]. |
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