Bauhaus Earth Manuals 2: Back to Earth — Urbanisation Without Depletion is a practical manual from Senegalese building collective Studio Suddo Neuve, making the case for earth blocks as a viable, scalable alternative to concrete in West African construction.
About This Book
At the centre of this volume is a direct challenge to the dominance of concrete in West Africa's rapidly urbanising construction sector. Studio Suddo Neuve documents not only the philosophy behind regenerative building practices but the technical specifics of earth block production and application — a step-by-step resource for practitioners navigating material transitions in real project conditions. The book situates local, nature-based materials within a global conversation about sustainable construction, demonstrating how earth-based systems can meet contemporary building demands while substantially reducing environmental depletion. It is essential reading for architects and builders working at the intersection of material innovation, climate responsibility, and regional building culture.
Key Features
- 128 pages of technical manual content, process documentation, and regional construction analysis
- Authors: Studio Suddo Neuve
- Published by JOVIS, ISBN: 9783986121457
What You'll Discover
- A detailed production manual for earth blocks, covering material preparation, fabrication, and application in construction
- The argument for replacing concrete blocks with earth-based materials across West African urbanisation contexts
- How nature-based building products contribute to a broader shift toward regenerative construction practices
- The potential for locally sourced earth materials to be adapted for contemporary building demands while minimising environmental impact
About the Author
Studio Suddo Neuve is a Senegalese building collective focused on transforming construction practices in West Africa. Their work centres on substituting concrete with earth-based materials, positioning local resources as the foundation for a more sustainable regional built environment.
Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 128
- Dimensions: 16 x 23 cm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9783986121457
- Publisher: JOVIS
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architects, construction practitioners, and researchers engaged with sustainable building materials, regenerative design, and construction in the Global South.