Recommendation for Local Material Wisdom and Construction Process for the Earthen House: Case Study of Student Activities Building

Abstract

This article is part of the research on studying materials and local wisdom in order to develop standards for building clay houses that aim to create the knowledge and understanding of building a dwelling by using natural materials and higher the value of materials and the combination of local technology for maximum benefits. These include improving and developing technology for building clay houses to create a standard model and in accordance with the needs of the community by testing the quality standards of simple raw clay brick materials used in the construction of clay houses. and the experimental process of constructing a clay house on a real site. The results of the research were summarized in two main points described as follows: (1) the results of quality testing and material standards for building earthen houses were the mixture ratio (clay: straw: rice husk: sand) 1:4:4:2, which were the weight of raw clay bricks per lump is lighter and provides condition strength and using local materials that are cost-effective as well, and (2) the results of a study on the construction process of earthen houses are recommendations on the design principles, construction, and application and decoration of the earthen house.