Rammed Earth

Rammed Earth is a wonderful method of utilizing local materials. Meror from Sire Wall believes it is possible to build 500 homes from the earth found in one acre of land. At this rate we can build homes at a much better price and much higher qualities. I hope you enjoy this section.

9 Design-specialties include rammed earth and compressed soil block construction, constructed wetland septic systems, "Lichilelehm" straw/clay infill, photovoltaic and thermal solar systems, ultra high efficiency HVAC (Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning), thermal recovery technologies, quick response radiant floor systems, and rainwater collection systems. TX

Adobe and Rammed Earth-Design and construction history-The earliest beginnings of deliberately planned and built shelter were much the same in all parts of the world.

Clifton Schooley & Associates Rammed Earth - Designers & Builders of insulated rammed earth houses in Canada for homes, commercial and outdoor structures. 3-D modeling of rammed earth buildings with a nice selection of pictures and information. (www.rammedearth.info)

Earth Homes-New Zealand company. Rammed Earth. Very Nice site.

Earth Homes- Colorado-Offers design and construction of thermal mass homes, incorporating passive solar design and other energy efficient features. General Contractor and Construction Manager. Offering Cast Earth, Concrete and Rammed Earth Homes. 26 years in biz.

Graeme North-Eco Design-NZ-Under examples you'll find some nice adobe styles.

Kia Ora-Earth Building Association of New Zealand Inc-Promoting the Art and Science of Earth Building

Kobe Du-Rammed Earth Project-Japan-Hard to see but pictures of a building made from earthen materials.

The Leonard's Earth & Straw House-The oldest straw-bale houses in the United States are in Nebraska, built about 125 years ago.The houses are still in use, says Joe Leonard. "They should last as long as they maintain them. The secret is keeping them dry."

Lou Kimball-Architect from Texas who builds rammed earth homes.

Mother Earth News-How to build a rammed earth home. Author says 50-75% sandy soil is okay.

Rammed Earth Home-CA-The earth is a mix of gravel, sand and clay coming from a quarry in Sonoma, Cross says. "It's actually a waste product from the quarry," he says. "So it's really cheap." A ton of the earth costs $4, he says, and he used 360 tons to create the house walls.

Rammed Earth Works-Established in 1978, David Easton's Rammed Earth Works has developed important new technologies for building with natural earth.

Rogers Rammed Earth-Rammed Earth Building is both evolution and revolution. Its origins date back ten thousand years. Stabilised rammed earth is a strong and durable construction method, is weather resistant, thermally efficient and maintenance free.

TAI-The Reinforced Earth Co. Great place to study reinforced earth walls from around the world.

Terra Firma Builders-The rammed earth method uses wooden forms that are placed and secured, and then damp earth is loaded into them and tamped to total compaction. When the forms are removed, the wall is complete. Also uses insulated walls. Salt Spring Island, BC

otherside rammed earth

Otherside-Here are a few pictures of rammed earth buildings.

ChildrensParty earth molded concrete

Earth Molded Concrete-The secrets by Bo Atkinson-Earthen and sand molds date to ancient times and were adapted for ceramic and metal casting from readily available soil and mineral.

San Jose, CA-Information on rammed earth home by this architect. OnWisconsin Homes