Cob: more reading

Wed May 14 18:17:43 CDT 2003

hi all
these  are all a good read 
if you can find a copy in your local library of   
Terra 2000 
8th International Conference on the study and conservation of earthen 
architecture

SBN 1 902916 05 0 PRODUCT CODE 50200

contains a wealth of information on cob building and repair , and the 
polished lime finishes called  (malas ) in the ishshah palace  in tarim are 
amazing.

happy reading aoxfordcobber

Publications on Earthen Architecture from English Heritage

ENGLISH hERITAGE RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS Volume 3: Earth
The conservation and repair of Bowhill, Exeter
Ray Harrison
A comprehensive case study of the programme of repairs and conservation at 
Bowhill, a cob- and stone- built Devon mansion of c 1500 is presented in this 
publication.
In association with James and James (Science Publishers) Ltd

DATE OF PUBLICATION 1999 PRICE £30.00
ISBN 1 873936 64 8 PRODUCT CODE 50189

Terra 2000 
8th International Conference on the study and conservation of earthen 
architecture
Preprints 
Edited by Nicola Sterry
This major international conference, organised by English Heritage together 
with the University of Plymouth and ICOMOS UK, took place in Torquay, Devon, 
in May 2000. The preprints volume contains contributions and posters, which 
cover the five conference themes: archaeological monuments and sites; 
materials and craftsmanship; conservation, repair and maintenance; continuity 
of tradition: new earth building; and the political, legal and economic 
context.

DATE OF PUBLICATION 2000 PRICE (See Postprints below)
ISBN 1 902916 05 0 PRODUCT CODE 50200

Postprints 
Edited by Nicola Sterry and John Fidler 
This post-conference volume for Terra 2000 completes the record of the 
keynote speeches, records the rapporteurs’ reports of the proceedings and 
makes key recommendations for international action on earthen construction 
and its conservation. 
In association with James and James (Science Publishers) Ltd

DATE OF PUBLICATION June 2002 PRICE (2-volume set) £65.00
ISBN 1 902916 33 6 PRODUCT CODE 50703

TERRA BRITANNICA: 
A celebration of earthen structures in Great Britain and Ireland
Edited by John Hurd and Ben Gourley
Terra Britannica reviews the range of structures and also the historical and 
social aspects of earth construction in the main areas of distribution. 
Regional distinctiveness is examined and traditional building techniques 
explored, including the use of earth for building in the new millenium.
With ICOMOS UK and in association with James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd

DATE OF PUBLICATION 2000 PRICE £14.99
ISBN 1 902916 13 1     PRODUCT CODE 50207

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hi all<BR>
these  are all a good read <BR>
if you can find a copy in your local library of   <BR>
Terra 2000 <BR>
8th International Conference on the study and conservation of earthen architecture<BR>
<BR>
SBN 1 902916 05 0 PRODUCT CODE 50200<BR>
<BR>
contains a wealth of information on cob building and repair , and the polished lime finishes called  (malas ) in the ishshah palace  in tarim are amazing.<BR>
<BR>
happy reading aoxfordcobber<BR>
<BR>
Publications on Earthen Architecture from English Heritage<BR>
<BR>
ENGLISH hERITAGE RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS Volume 3: Earth<BR>
The conservation and repair of Bowhill, Exeter<BR>
Ray Harrison<BR>
A comprehensive case study of the programme of repairs and conservation at Bowhill, a cob- and stone- built Devon mansion of c 1500 is presented in this publication.<BR>
In association with James and James (Science Publishers) Ltd<BR>
<BR>
DATE OF PUBLICATION 1999 PRICE £30.00<BR>
ISBN 1 873936 64 8 PRODUCT CODE 50189<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Terra 2000 <BR>
8th International Conference on the study and conservation of earthen architecture<BR>
Preprints <BR>
Edited by Nicola Sterry<BR>
This major international conference, organised by English Heritage together with the University of Plymouth and ICOMOS UK, took place in Torquay, Devon, in May 2000. The preprints volume contains contributions and posters, which cover the five conference themes: archaeological monuments and sites; materials and craftsmanship; conservation, repair and maintenance; continuity of tradition: new earth building; and the political, legal and economic context.<BR>
<BR>
DATE OF PUBLICATION 2000 PRICE (See Postprints below)<BR>
ISBN 1 902916 05 0 PRODUCT CODE 50200<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Postprints <BR>
Edited by Nicola Sterry and John Fidler <BR>
This post-conference volume for Terra 2000 completes the record of the keynote speeches, records the rapporteurs’ reports of the proceedings and makes key recommendations for international action on earthen construction and its conservation. <BR>
In association with James and James (Science Publishers) Ltd<BR>
<BR>
DATE OF PUBLICATION June 2002 PRICE (2-volume set) £65.00<BR>
ISBN 1 902916 33 6 PRODUCT CODE 50703<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
TERRA BRITANNICA: <BR>
A celebration of earthen structures in Great Britain and Ireland<BR>
Edited by John Hurd and Ben Gourley<BR>
Terra Britannica reviews the range of structures and also the historical and social aspects of earth construction in the main areas of distribution. Regional distinctiveness is examined and traditional building techniques explored, including the use of earth for building in the new millenium.<BR>
With ICOMOS UK and in association with James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd<BR>
<BR>
DATE OF PUBLICATION 2000 PRICE £14.99<BR>
ISBN 1 902916 13 1     PRODUCT CODE 50207<BR>
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