How Architects Are Using an Ancient Building Technique to Combat Climate Change

Architects also praise rammed earth’s high thermal mass—insulative properties that regulate a building’s indoor temperature.
Los Angeles Times

The Building Technique That Saves Energy, Cuts Costs, and Endures

Imagine you arrive at a hillside retreat in the Pacific Northwest right when the evening fog starts to move in. You touch the walls and they’re cool. The colors ...
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The 5,000-Year-Old Construction Method Modern Builders Swear by for Cooler and Greener Homes

Whether you're into bite-sized DIY projects, like building your own backyard fire pit, or bigger endeavors, like coating your garage floor, it's valuable to know some basics about construction and ...
Architectural Digest

Cob Houses, Rammed Earth, and Hemp Mixtures: These Eco-Friendly Building Materials Start in the Soil

Radwa Rostom, founder and CEO of Hand Over Projects, launched her Cairo-based firm in 2016 with the mission of finding a balance between environmentally and socially responsible construction. They ...
Architectural Digest

From Rammed Earth to Childhood Building Blocks: Darwin Harrison’s Masterclass in Material Integrity

Architectural Digest editorial staff were not involved with the creation of this content. Materials tell stories about people, memories, and places. But when placed in the hands of an architect who ...
The Architectural Review

Rammed Earth House in Wiltshire, UK by Tuckey Design Studio

Tuckey Design Studio’s generous Wiltshire home offers lessons for building with unstabilised rammed earth in a temperate maritime climate ...