Rammed Earth - Building Renewable

A collage of photographs showing different earthbag houses. The one in the bottom left is built into the ground and covered with grass. The one in the top left has smooth, brown domes with pointed arched windows. The one on the right, which is the full height of the image shows the interior of an earthbag home with the inside of the dome finished in a thin layer of plaster that makes the rows of earthbags visible and creates a nice feature. There is also a large skylight in the top of the dome. Across the bottom of the image are the words "Awesome Affordable Modern Earthbag Homes to Check Out."

20 Awesome Affordable Modern Earthbag Homes to Check Out

February 28, 2023

Modern earthbag homes are not just easy to build and sustainable, but they offer the opportunity to create some exciting and modern designs. In this article, we take a look…

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A rammed earth wall with cartoon builders overlain. The builder on the left uses a ram to compact the earth in a cartoon rammed earth wall. Across the top are the words "What Is a Rammed Earth Wall? (How They're Built - 6 Steps)"

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What Is a Rammed Earth Wall? (How They’re Built – 6 Steps)

May 23, 2023

Do you know what a rammed earth wall is? Perhaps you do, but you need to learn how to build one. Either way, this article is for you. Click here…

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An photo of a rammed earth wall made from red-brown earth. The layers of compacted earth are clearly visible. Across the top are the words "What Is Rammed Earth Construction (vs. Conventional Builds)?" Along the bottom is a cartoon brick wall with a trowel and a cartoon of rammed earth construction with the letters "VS" in the middle.

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What Is Rammed Earth Construction (vs. Conventional Builds)

February 1, 2023

Rammed earth construction techniques have been around for millennia. You might be wondering how you can build a house simply from the earth beneath your feet. Well, read this article…

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A rammed earth wall with the layers visible and ranging in color from light brown to dark brown. Across the top are the words "The 11 Pros and Cons of Rammed Earth Construction," and in the lower center is a graphic illustrating two lists, one with a tick at the top and one with a cross.

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The 11 Pros and Cons of Rammed Earth Construction

May 24, 2023

Rammed earth has been around as a building method for centuries, with many examples of ancient buildings that were built using this technique around still today. However, what are the…

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A circular building with rammed earth walls and overhanging roof. There are red and yellow lanterns hanging from the eaves of the roof. Across the top of the image are the words "How Long Does Rammed Earth Last (Is It Durable)?"

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How Long Does Rammed Earth Last (Is It Durable)?

January 31, 2023

Ever wondered, “How long does rammed earth last?” We have, so we looked into it and wrote an article to share our findings. Click here to learn more.

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A tall, red rammed earth wall with layers of earth visible and green vegetation growing down from the top. A green-colored cartoon house in the bottom center contains two green leaves and a man looking quizically at the wall. Across the top are the words "Why Is Rammed Earth Construction Material Sustainable?"

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Why Is Rammed Earth Construction Material Sustainable?

May 25, 2023

Rammed earth lasts thousands of years, and the raw materials are all around us, but what makes rammed earth construction material sustainable? This article examines that question from all angles.

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A picture of a rammed earth wall with the words "What Is Rammed Earth Architecture? (Plus 7 Examples)" written across the top in black letters. Along the middle are cartoon representations of a builder in a yellow hardhat holding a yellow clipboard, a crane lifting pieces of construction material onto a roof, and a hammer and spanner arranged in an "X" shape.

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What Is Rammed Earth Architecture? (Plus 6 Examples)

February 6, 2023

Rammed earth architecture has been around for centuries. This article provides examples of rammed earth construction from around the world. Number 6 looks amazing!

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A rammed earth wall with a window set into it that has ornate wrought iron bars across it. Across the top are the words, "What Does Rammed Earth Cost Anyway (Is It Expensive)?" In the bottom left is a cartoon image of a stack of coins with a question mark next to it.

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What Does Rammed Earth Cost Anyway (Is It Expensive)?

April 18, 2023

We often get asked, “How much does rammed earth cost to build with?” although costs can vary significantly depending on where and how you build, this article gives you…

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A round hut viewed from the inside. There are lots of exposed timbers around the outside of the wall and the earthen floor is a great example of a natural brown rammed earth floor. Across the top is written "Can You Use Rammed Earth for Floors? (See These 5 Examples)"

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Can You Use Rammed Earth for Floors? (See These 5 Examples)

January 30, 2023

People use rammed earth for floors in many parts of the world, but have you considered it as an option for your own projects? In this article, we look at…

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All the Specs of Rammed Earth (That You May Not Have Known)

May 26, 2023

Despite its simplicity, rammed earth construction must follow certain parameters to ensure the safety and durability of the final structure. This article explains all the specs of rammed earth that…

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