No rammed earth wall is equal to the next. "Many of the colors you see on the walls are natural colors of the earth. In Ghana , we have so many different variations of earth that we can get light ...

Rammed earth is one of the oldest methods of constructing walls and still holds great potential for modern earth construction. One aspect of this potential is the gift of its colors and layers ...

Rammed earth walls made from locally sourced materials serve as the focal point of the design, ... and that dichotomy is enhanced by a minimalist materials and color palette.

Rammed earth is the descendant of ancient construction techniques like adobe or cob building. It can be used to build walls for many kinds of buildings, from houses to museums and even cemeteries .

Rammed-earth walls come in varying colours and textures depending on the soil used. The examples below range from warm oranges, rich browns, cool greys, pinky hues and sandy tones.

Rammed earth construction offers a history lesson in naturally sustainable building methods. ... rammed earth walls are unaffected by rain, ... gradated stripes and inherently warm color.

Rammed-earth walls clad an observation tower to blend into a Belgian nature reserve. ... color and appearance. The chosen mix consisted of 20% gravel, 40% ochre-colored earth, ...

Designed by the San Antonio-based firm, Lake Flato Architects, the 7,850-square-foot, one-level, Z-shaped home lists for $9.5 million. Its unique design blends the natural landscape into the ...

Most rammed earth walls are high in thermal mass, which allows them to absorb and store heat. This can also achieve high energy savings over the lifetime of a building.

French studio Déchelette Architecture has completed Casa Franca, a townhouse and artists' studio in Paris distinguished by a large wall of rammed earth. Located in the city's 18th arrondissement ...