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Mineral Building Traditions in the Himalayas


Author: Feiglstorfer, Hubert
Source: Directory of Open Access Books
Publisher: De Gruyter
ISBN: 9783110590111;9783110589962
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This study gives fresh insight into the interaction between technical requirements, environmental resources and material implementation. It is the first scientific approach in studying the Himalayan earthen heritage in a wide scope and connecting material research and cultural heritage from various perspectives - in particular archaeology, architecture, research on materials and building techniques.