While rammed earth has been used in construction for millennia – famously for parts of The Great Wall of China – it has recently come back into fashion thanks to a move toward conscious design and an adjacent desire for natural and locally-inspired aesthetics.
More than 10 years on, the ideas behind Merricks House are as relevant as ever, contributing to its quality of timelessness.
The simple but elegant Edgar’s Creek House by Breathe Architecture connects with its unique landscape by way of a refined collaboration between the two.
A rammed earth guest house in Byron Bay by Thais Pupio Design champions the ancient building material with incredibly appealing results.
With soil as the main, widely available ingredient, rammed earth construction is making its return to the forefront of sustainable design in regions around the world.
Inspired by memories of the client’s childhood home, rammed earth provides a warm and textured backdrop to everyday life in this extension designed by Steffen Welsch Architects.