Rammed earth homes

One of Ontario’s first insulated rammed earth home is a testament to the method’s attributes.

Image 7 of 11 from gallery of Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre / DIALOG. Photograph by Nic Lehoux Photography

Image 19 of 23 from gallery of River Ranch / Jobe Corral Architects. Photograph by Casey Dunn, Casey Woods

Texture deals with how smooth or rough a surface is. When talking about elements of structures, smooth surfaces can often seem more modern and contemporary, while rough surfaces seem more rustic. Think of the difference between a rammed earth or concrete wall (favorites in modern design) versus a stone or splitface block wall. Texture has […]

It was, as is usual for rural homes, all about the land. The developer of this sprawling house asked Lake|Flato…

This modern family retreat was constructed of rammed earth, steel and concrete by Feldman Architecture, located in Northern California.

For this passionate environmentalist, building a self-sufficient rammed-earth house in remote northern Botswana seemed like a natural move.

Mexican architecture firm RIMA Design Group has connected several rammed earth structures with wood pergolas to form an arts centre in Los Cabos, Mexico.

In this post we look at rammed earth construction, how it works and some examples of some great rammed earth contemporary projects.

There is something about rammed earth walls that really appeals to me. The rich colour and texture of the compacted earth links the building so well with the natural surrounds – from which th…