Modern Rammed Earth in Earth Architecture

Abstract:

Rammed earth is a technique for building walls using the raw materials of earth, chalk, lime and gravel. Rammed earth is a structural wall system built of natural mineral soils compacted in thin layers within sturdy formwork. People have been using various forms of earth to build structures for centuries. The ancient „rammed earth‟ building technique has been used in Neolithic architecture sites and modern buildings alike. From underground green homes to other futuristic green houses. Modern architecture is a new architectural style that emerged in many countries in the decade after World War I. It was based on the “rational” use of modern materials, the principles of functionalist planning, and the rejection of historical precedent and ornament. This paper is included many examples of structures made from rammed earth using modern architecture. The result has shown the earthen buildings create safer, more people-friendly buildings. The earthen buildings are very low in embodied energy, and extremely comfortable to live in based on modern architecture.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 457-458)
• Pages: 399-402
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.457-458.399
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Hamed Niroumand, M.F.M. Zain, Maslina Jamil
• Keywords: Earth Architecture, Famous Buildings, Modern Architecture, Modern Building, People Friendly Building, Rammed-Earth, Sustainable Building

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