Earth-based building materials, such as rammed earth, compressed earth blocks, and other earthen constructions, are gaining popularity due to their sustainability, low environmental impact ...

Building with earth is more than possible. It is practical, sustainable and necessary for a greener future. But to transform the sustainability of the construction sector, we need to break through ...

Rammed earth technology has been around since the ... The additional transportation cost may increase the overall cost of building the house. Some people add lime to make the mixture hard.

Based in Dakar, Senegal, the firm explores the potential of vernacular materials like earth bricks and typha, applying modern techniques to create effective construction solutions. Their work ...

Image Courtesy of Bauhaus Earth Vernacular and indigenous practices are emerging as a foundation for architectural reimagining, informing spatial lays, the choice of materials, and building ...

Done properly, a foundation supports the weight of your walls and roof while keeping the earth’s moisture from ... every phase of the "climate" cabin construction. You'll find her own musings ...