Further Reading
For further information on Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks (ISSBs) and other forms of Compressed Earth (CEB) technology the following publications and papers are available to download.
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Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks – Appropriate earth technologies in Uganda
Co-published by UN Habitat and Good Earth Trust, 2009
This booklet contains many images of the technology in use in a variety of buildings in Uganda together with a number of case studies of actual construction projects. download
Construction Handbook – Double Interlocking Rectangular Blocks for House Construction
D. Andabati May 2010
Written by the Managing Director of Good Earth Technologies (Uganda) Ltd. this handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the ISSB technology together with a wealth of information on construction techniques. download
Do-inc Report – March 2010
Good Earth Trust commissioned a study on the feasibility of developing a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodology and its implications on a project using interlocking stabilised earth blocks as a greenhouse reducing building technology. download
A Critical Analysis of Waterproofing Compressed Earth Blocks
Dissertation by Jonathan Chew BSc (Hons), Construction Management, Southampton Solent University, May 2012. download
Stabilised Interlocking Rammed Earth Blocks; alternatives to cement stabilisation
Paper prepared by Gordon Browne for the 11th International Conference on Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies (NOCMAT 2009) – 6th – 9th September 2009, Bath, UK. download
Enzyme Stabilised Blocks
Paper prepared by i-Tec-w Ltd. Had-Ness 12950, Israel on the use of enzymes to stabilise soil blocks.
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The Interlocking Stabilised Soilblock Handbook – the multi-purpose technology for community mobilisation
Paper prepared by Good Earth Trust for press briefings. download
The geopolymer brick L.T.G.S
Paper prepared by cordi géopolymère of Saint Quentin, France. download
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Staff housing, Duluti, Tanzania |
Block construction, Uganda |
Infant school, Katuuso, Uganda |
