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9 Design-specialties include rammed earth and compressed soil block construction, constructed wetland septic systems, "Lichilelehm" straw/clay
infill, photovoltaic and thermal solar systems, ultra high efficiency HVAC (Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning), thermal recovery technologies, quick response radiant floor systems, and rainwater
collection systems. TX
Adobe and Rammed Earth-Design and construction history-The earliest beginnings of deliberately planned and built shelter were much the same in all parts of the
world.
Earth Homes-New
Zealand company. Rammed Earth. Very Nice site.
Earth Homes-
Colorado-Offers design and construction of thermal mass homes, incorporating passive solar design and other energy efficient features. General Contractor and Construction Manager. Offering Cast
Earth, Concrete and Rammed Earth Homes. 26 years in biz.
Graeme North-Eco
Design-NZ-Under examples you'll find some nice adobe styles.
Kia Ora-Earth
Building Association of New Zealand Inc-Promoting the Art and Science of Earth Building
Kobe Du-Rammed Earth Project-Japan-Hard to see but pictures of a building made from earthen materials.
The Leonard's Earth & Straw House-The oldest straw-bale houses in the United States are in Nebraska, built about 125 years ago.The houses are still in use, says Joe
Leonard. "They should last as long as they maintain them. The secret is keeping them dry."
Lou Kimball-Architect from Texas who builds rammed earth homes.
Mother Earth News-How to build a rammed earth home. Author says 50-75% sandy soil is okay.
Rammed Earth Home-CA-The earth is a mix of gravel, sand and clay coming from a quarry in Sonoma, Cross says. "It's actually a waste product from the
quarry," he says. "So it's really cheap." A ton of the earth costs $4, he says, and he used 360 tons to create the house walls.
Rammed Earth Works-Established in 1978, David Easton's Rammed Earth Works has developed important new technologies for building with natural earth.
Rogers Rammed Earth-Rammed Earth Building is both evolution and revolution. Its origins date back ten thousand years. Stabilised rammed earth is a strong and durable
construction method, is weather resistant, thermally efficient and maintenance free.
TAI-The Reinforced
Earth Co. Great place to study reinforced earth walls from around the world.
Terra Firma Builders-The rammed earth method uses wooden forms that are placed and secured, and then
damp earth is loaded into them and tamped to total compaction. When the forms are removed, the wall is complete. Also uses insulated walls. Salt Spring Island, BC
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