[Cob] mud brick Citadel in Bam

[Amanda Peck]

I agree. And just in case anyone thinks that conventional construction works 
better, consider the Mexico City disaster of some years ago. (even though it 
was widely noted that some of the high-rises that had failed 
had--probably--not had as much attention paid to their construction as those 
that had survived).

And check the Gernot Minke pamphlet.  He does say that in some South 
American quakes, the old stuff survived better than the modern, depending on 
building style, condition, etc.

http://www.gtz.de/basin/publications/books/ManualMinke.pdf
...............................
Quinn wrote (snipped):
Not to discourage anyone from reinforcement by any means, but if my 
(dream/future) cob home were to last 3000 years I think I'd be content.  : )

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