What Ingredients Make a House?

WHAT INGREDIENTS МАКЕ A A HOUSE? From the ancient to the ultra-modern, a wide variety of materials can be used to build a house. Whilst environmental factors and availability of material might influence what is built where; size, shape and design of properties are limited only by the imagination of the designer. Note: All fugures are approximate, and often depend on house size INUIT IGLOO/SNOW-HOUSE 200 blocks of snow Additional snow for packing Snow is free, easy to build with and an excellent insulator* *In -45°C external conditions, internal temperatures can reach up to 16°C from body heat alone DARFUR MUD HOUSE Enough roof thatching to cover Light, so requires less structural support and a readily available, waterproof insulator 10 sacks donkey dung Cheap, natural and readily available; provides additional strength and insulation 20m3 of mud Relatively cheap or free, moderates temperature and can be strong and long-lasting MONGOLIAN YURT 100ft 2x4 timber Assembled into lattice panels; quick and easy to build, deconstruct and transport 80x20ft canvas Quick to assemble and pack away; easily transported by nomadic people 120ft ¼ inch rope Gives non-permanent support required by nomads; reusable and easy to transport CAMBODIAN STILT HOUSE 400 floorboards Made from natural materials sourced close to building site 12 wooden pillars Made from local trees; avoids having to transport heay materials to remote areas 10 sheets corrugated metal roofing Easy to assemble; keeps in heat and protects from adverse weather SOUTH AFRICAN RONDAVEL 18ft2 roof thatching Light, readily available, waterproof insulator 800 earth-filled rice bags cheap alternative to conventional bricks; give solid structure once tightly compacted TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE 1100kg cement A binder that holds other building materials together; can be made from various materials and has many uses 5150 standard bricks Available in various sizes and materials; strong, long-lasting, fire and weather-resistant WOOD-FRAMED HOUSE 14,000ft² other 16,000 board wood materials feet of lumber Wood is conomical and quick to build with, compared with a similar sized brick house; an excellent natural insulator STRAW BALE HOUSE 720 straw bales Environmentally friendly, energy efficient and can produce long-lasting structures 3 layers of plaster Provides additional layers of protection from the elements and can be painted or otherwise embellished TRADITIONAL CHINESE HOUSE 16 wooden pillars 300 bamboo poles Historically abundant in areas of South-East Asia; strong yet flexible, so ideal for areas prone to earthquakes SHIPPING CONTAINERHOUSE 3 shipping containers An affordable way for people to design and build their own homes they can be bought new or repurposed Full-length windows and sliding doors Made of glass or other transparent materials; allow light and air inside and may also serve a decorative function LOG CABIN 150 logs Economical and quick to build with Felt roof covering Relatively inexpensive, easy to attach and provides protection from rain and wind *World's tallest building BURJ KHALIFA* 24348 windows (120000m2 glass) 330000m3 concrete Cement mixed with another aggregate; poured around steel beams for additional support in tall buildings 43000 tonnes steel Give skyscrapers and other tall buildings their basic shape and structure; strong and easy to build with RAMMED EARTH TYRE HOUSE 1000 tyres Filled with earth, compacted and layered to the desired height and shape; similar to rice-bag construction 100m³ of dirt Readily available and inexpensive; may be free if dug up from the plot of land being built upon TREEHOUSE Two or more supporting trees Two or more mature trees provide optimum support; these dictate the size and shape of the house being built 1000ft 8x12inch timber 12ft ladder May be built from wood left over from construction or weaved from rope or another material HOUSEBOAT 10 litres marine paint 1x outboard motor Protects surfaces from water damage, erosion and organisms living in Useful if the home is also used for travel or is regularly moved the water - Not all have motors 30 sheets 4ftx8ft plywood, various thicknesses Cheaper alternative to solid woods. Marine grade is available, but can cost three times as much JUST FOR FUN / 003 СОВА THE INGREDIENTS OF A HOUSE COBAEUROPE.COM europe