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Wall Membranes

Opening context:
Efficient Structure, Final Column Distribution, Box Columns

Conflict

In organic construction the walls must take their share of the loads. They must work continuously with the structure on all four of their sides; and act to resist shear and bending, and take loads in compression.

Resolution

Build the wall as a membrane which connects the columns and door frames and windows frames and is, at least in part, continuous with them. To build the wall, first put up an inner and outer membrane, which can function as a finished surface; then pour the fill into the wall.

Closing context:
Final Column Distribution, Soft Inside Walls, Lapped Outside Walls, Soft Tile and Brick