Uploaded on 2019-08-28 by Hadia Azed
Early construction took the material directly from the vicinity of the construction site. Clay, stone and wood in various variations were chosen in temperate climates. Protected from rain and ground moisture, even organic materials last for centuries. It was and still is the knowledge about the behaviour of the material over time that determines its sustainability. But with the advancement of construction processes and construction materials almost every building contains components of a globalized economy."