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2 reasons for choosing house material
suit the environment and the needs of the people who live there.
material for thatched home ?
straw
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They stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. .
why do people ln hot countries often build cob home?
the environment helps cob to dry and become strong/ not expensive to build.
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F (thatched house)
which countries in the world are turf homes popular ? why ?
they stay very warm-- countries with cold weather!
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benifit
material for cob home ?
clay, sand
which countries in the world are thatched homes popular ? why ?
They can be used in almost any kind of environment! They stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer- almost everywherer!
material for turf home ?
turf (grass)
which material is it?
straw
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material
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Turf Is another natural building material..
which houses do you want to live in ? Why ?
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A benifit is that that cob houses are not expensive to build.
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environment
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straw
which houses do you think will be common in Vietnam ? Why ?
cob, thatched house
which houses are popular in countries wiht cold weather ? why ?
turf and thatched hosue
describe steps of buiding a turf holme?
start with wood frame. which is filled with earth or stone to make walls, then turf is used to cover the roof