Essential Rammed Earth Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

by Tim Krahn

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 This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders, DIY home owners, designers, engineers, and architects interested in learning about rammed earth construction.

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

An extremely thorough guide to the construction process of rammed earth buildings, addressing building codes, soil mixtures, insulation strategies, and construction techniques.