Clay Soil Technology

CORBELLING

the picture below shows how corbelling technology looks like

Corbelling

• Corbelling is a strong design direction
• Identified in Mangochi as existing design for Loamy/Clay soils.
• It was identified during co-design session with Nkhata-bay village + workshop.

Benefits of Corbelling

• Do not Rot/ No termites
• Proven local design
• Proven building technique (1/3 Overhang)
• Reduced surface run-off

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