Rammed earth is a technique for building walls, foundations, and floors using natural raw materials such as clay, chalk, lime and gravel.
This method of building has a long history. Parts of the Great Wall of China were constructed using the technique and are still standing more than 2,000 years later.
The ancient building method has seen a revival in recent years as people seek more sustainable building materials and natural building methods. Impactful, beautiful and very much eye-catching!
Appearance
The colour of rammed earth walls is determined by the earth and aggregate used. The ramming process proceeds layer by layer and can introduce the appearance of horizontal stratification to the walls, which can enhance the overall appearance. It can be controlled as a feature or eliminated. Aggregates can be exposed, and special effects can be created by the addition of different coloured material in some layers.