The author describes his experiences in the 1940's using rammed earth construction techniques to build a rammed earth house, an oddball decision at the time, and how well the structure has served ...

Rammed earth, as humble and ancient a building material as you might find, could be back in vogue in these eco-conscious times. All it takes is a thick mixture of water, gravel and earth poured ...

Chemical stabilization of rammed earth using calcium carbide residue and fly ash. Construction and Building Materials , 2018; 169: 364 DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.02.209 Cite This Page : ...

Every room showcases the natural beauty of rammed earth, complemented by framed views of the rainforest. The soaring gable roof creates a double height space over the kitchen and living areas, ...

A building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a 'new' and viable modern construction material. Compressed soil, also known as rammed earth, is a method of construction that dates back ...

In 2010, Lawrence slightly expanded the house’s footprint using 18-inch-thick rammed earth blocks. “It looks like the rest of the house, but in a brick format,” she says.

Last summer, an East Devon, England, four-bedroom home made headlines when it hit the market for nearly $990,000 (£795,000). Though its price tag might’ve been on the higher end, the buzz was ...

Chinese archaeologists from Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province have unveiled the earliest and largest known rammed-earth city site, the Qingjinggou Yangshao Site from the mid-Yangshao ...