The block buster

2007-11-16T00:00:00

The residential summer school at Lincoln cathedral, where aerated clay blocks were trialled

The UK has been slow to embrace the use of aerated clay blocks as an alternative to traditional cavity walls. But as well as having the edge on speed, they come with impeccable green credentials, says Stephen Kennett. Could they be the next big thing?

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