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- Needs constant maintenance
- Leaking roofs
As opposed to simple adobe construction, the concept of Ceramic Adobe Housing is relatively new, which uses the "Gelaftan" technique, Persian words signifying Clay Firing, (Gel = Clay; Taftan = Firing). Nader Khalili of Iran has used this concept. He developed the idea from observing kilns for baking ceramics; pottery and tiles as well as the Middle Eastern Ovens (Tandoors) for baking of bread (Nan/ Roti). Combining all of the above while using the concepts of the dome, arch and vault, Khalili developed a low-cost; virtually non-destructible; earthquake proof; waterproof; insect proof and highly hygienic house. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as well as NASA has accepted the concept for use in outer space. To put the concept in simple terms a domed structure of clay is constructed. Openings for doors and windows are made and then temporarily sealed. The building is filled with inexpensive fuel material and fired. Temperature is allowed to rise till 16000 F for 48 hours. This process slowly bakes the walls; floor and roof to an almost indestructible level and the house is ready for habitation.
Advantages:
- Inexpensive and readily available materials (Clay and brushwood)
- Quick to build
- Virtually indestructible
- Fire proof
- Insect proof
- Earthquake proof
- Waterproof
- Highly hygienic
- Low cost
- Super insulated
Earth Sheltered; Ceramic Adobe; Passive Solar Housing; ESCAPS House (Escape House): Escape into the 21st Century by using a combination of three techniques. This combination is virtually unbeatable especially in the extreme climatic conditions that prevail in many parts of the world. The extremely low cost as compared to the type and long lasting qualities of construction are truly amazing. Usual concepts of low cost houses are inefficient and depressing. This concept utilizes the extremely pleasing design of a Geodesic Dome and incorporates the advantages of Earth Sheltered and Passive Solar Techniques.
Similarly other earth-friendly technologies can make a difference to sustainability with low cost. Why do people hesitate to adopt them? Because they are of low cost and do not make for fat commissions?
Conglomoculture is the name we have given for the new, adapted approach. The power of the conglomorate can be transferred to the people.
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