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Innovations in architecture and construction materials are always welcomed because of the growing interest into going “green”. The rammed earth construction for buildings is incredibly old. It can also be called, “man made sedimentary rock.” It consists of several layers of prepared dirt (30% clay and 70% dirt) that are layered and packed by using man or machine power. When the process is completed, the walls made by this process are water, fire, weather, rot proof, they are hard as concrete and they also minimize temperature swings on the interior. Other great benefits of this construction process is that you can add concrete, steel bars or veneers for strength and look. Also, you can use aluminum cans or tires as they can be used using the same method and build strong walls. This old/new method can be incredibly useful for recycling and for using less energy in our homes.  “When designed and oriented to take the best advantage of solar energy, a rammed earth house can be comfortable with 80% less energy consumption than a wood-frame house.”
“Those made of packed tires even make productive use of some of society’s trash. Because the tires are sealed within 3 ft (0.9 m) thick walls, neither oxygen nor the sun’s ultraviolet rays can react with them. This means they cannot catch fire and they do not release toxic chemicals. The structures qualify for better fire ratings than wood-frame buildings, and they do not smell of rubber.”
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| rocketranger on Jun 20, 08 0 Trends 2,582 Comments |
Must have more done worldwide.
Major need for.
Imagine whole suburbs of rammed earth homes & shopping centers & Hi Tech Industries alone.
$$$$$ |
rocketranger on Jun 20, 08 0 Trends 2,582 Comments
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