How Rammed Earth is Transforming Sustainable Architecture: A Concrete-Free, Eco-Friendly Solution

In this episode of Reconstructing the World, we explore rammed earth construction, a game-changing sustainable building technique that's revolutionizing green architecture by using natural materials. Join us as we visit Professor Martin Rauch at Lehm Ton Erde in Austria, where he demonstrates how to build stunning, durable structures with local materials like clay, gravel, and stones—without the use of concrete or cement.

Discover how rammed earth buildings dramatically reduce CO2 emissions, making them a superior alternative to traditional concrete. We discuss the benefits of earth construction—from thermal mass and energy efficiency to the potential for creating zero-energy homes and eco-friendly office spaces.

Could rammed earth be the ultimate solution for the future of sustainable architecture? Can it thrive in harsher climates? Watch to learn how this ancient building method is being reimagined for modern, environmentally friendly construction.

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[kjartan]

I´m a 3rd year student in architecture in Iceland. I just wrote a thesis on rammed earth. i actually build the first SRE (stabilised Rammed Earth) wall, SRE has cement in it. The thesis did ok but we need more research in Iceland with our earth. It really all has to do with the binder, because we don´t have much clay in Iceland. But I really do believe that we can use Rammed Earth here in Iceland.
Awesome episode, hope you do more about Rammed Earth. :)

[AM-dnlk]

How does the compacted earth hold up to rain, or water environments?

[mydlo]

Very cool episode! Can you please provide a link to Professor Martins website, or somewhere where we can look up the materials and his work?

[MM-sfrl]

Could this technique work in an earthquake region?

[baberlina]

Auch wenn der Sand des Lebens nach unten rieselt... die Perlen der Lebensfreude nehmen den Weg nach oben.

[Daniel_Gomez]

This looks like The Grand Tour, but architecture instead of cars