Wiley Sustainable Masonry: Stability and Behavior of Structures (Mechanical Engineering and Solid Mechanics)

This book covers the impact of sustainable masonry on the environment, touting the many benefits of utilizing local and/or low embodied energy materials in the construction of sustainable buildings. About the Author Thierry Ciblac works at the National School of Architecture of Paris La Villette in France. Jean-Claude Morel is currently Director of Research of the French Ministry of Sustainability. His research interests since 1996 include sustainable building with earth materials (earth and stone), energy in buildings and green buildings, and dry stone retaining walls (DSRW).