Williams-Ellis, Clough 1883-1978 creator Strachey, John St. Loe 1860-1927 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay: A Renaissance (2nd edition)" by Clough Williams-Ellis is a practical guide focused on alternative building materials, written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the pressing need for affordable housing amidst a shortage of traditional building materials following World War I. The primary subject matter revolves around methods of cottage construction using local, natural materials like cob and Pisé, with a particular emphasis on the latter as an innovative solution to contemporary architectural challenges. The opening of the text sets the stage by addressing the remarkable demand for cottage building in the wake of a housing crisis exacerbated by material shortages. Williams-Ellis offers an overview of Pisé de terre, a method of rammed earth construction that is increasingly capturing public interest. He discusses his early experiences with Pisé-building, including the challenges and successes he faced in implementing this ancient technique, which gained traction due to its affordability and sustainability. The author also hints at contemporary research and developments in Pisé construction, suggesting a renewed appreciation for these traditional techniques amid modern needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-04-19 Produced by Louise Hope, David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans Pisé Cob (Building material) Chalk Earth houses -- Design and construction Architecture, Domestic -- England TH Original publication data not identified 2007570226 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32048 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32048 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133730.0 32048