Everything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and
cold climates. Rammed earth - sand, gravel, and clay or lime/cement
binder packed into forms - is a low-energy, high-performance
building method, yielding beautiful, sustainable results. It's
thermally stable and can be insulated, can actively modulate
humidity, provides a healthy indoor environment, and allows site
materials to be used for major structural and building envelope
elements. Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design,
building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for any
climate, with a special emphasis on building in cold climates of
the northern US, Canada, and northern Europe. Coverage includes:
Overview of earthen building Appropriate use of rammed earth walls
Stabilized versus raw rammed earth Design considerations, including
structural, insulation, and building envelope details Special
considerations for cold and freeze-thaw climates Construction
drawings, with step-by-step building instructions Tools and labor
covering industrial methods, low-tech techniques, formwork options,
mix design, budgets, and schedules Codes, inspections, and permits.
This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders, DIY
home owners, designers, engineers, and architects interested in
learning about rammed earth construction.
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