Structural Light Adobe Bricks

How to make low-density, load-bearing Light Adobe Bricks @ Solid Earth Ltd. Nelson, New Zealand.
These bricks are about half the weight of traditional adobe bricks, but are just as strong and can be used in load-bearing construction. The lower density means they have much better insulation values and thus are more suited for temperate climates.
They fulfill the stringent strength requirements laid out in the NZ Earth Building Standards and can be used in seismic zones. We have carried out full-scale earthquake tests on thes bricks, in collaboration with Auckland University.
For more information, visit www.solidearth.co.nz and www.earthbuildingschool.com

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What is the role of mineral admixtures in Adobe brick making?

[@Felix.Wingfield]

I worked with paper-added clay in ceramics class in college, and I was wondering if anybody else had the idea to turn it in to adobe/cob! Good work. 👍

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What's the ratio of wood shavings, cellulose and clay? Thank you