Basal scouring is a prevalent and significant form of deterioration in historical rammed earth sites. Capillary rise is the primary mechanism driving basal scouring in rammed earth structures, making ...

Through an exhibition and two semester-long courses, EPFL is paying tribute to a forgotten art: that of making buildings out of earth. The aim is to demonstrate how this age-old technique can still ...

View post: Why Crabgrass Keeps Coming Back—and the Simple Fix Most Homeowners Miss Whether you’re into bite-sized DIY projects, like building your own backyard fire pit, or bigger endeavors, like ...

In some parts of the world, there are entire cities made of earth. It’s one of the oldest building techniques there is: Scoop up the mix of clay and sand and silt that lies beneath the topsoil, pack ...

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 response to some of the challenges of climate change, the building industry is turning to some throwback techniques to reduce site impact, but also create “thermal” structures that promote passive ...

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 him ...

The virtues of rammed earth as a building material are featured in a story . The photo of Harvard's built with rammed earth, makes a compelling argument for its beauty. So do the ones of 's ...

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 ...

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. The ...