# Seasonal Subterranean Shelters This Rammed-Earth Wall Provides Housing for Temporary Workers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rammedearth-wall References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/rammed-earth-cattle-rancher-housing-luigi-rosselli-architects.html) & [luigirosselli](http://luigirosselli.com/) Australian firm 'Luigi Rosselli Architects' recently designed a rammed-earth wall that provides housing for seasonal workers. In remote parts of West Australia it is difficult for cattle ranchers to find temporary housing. This structure provides a unique solution for housing seasonal employees. The rammed-earth wall is located in West Australia and it spans 754 feet in length. The wall is built on the edge of a sand dune, meaning that it is partially submerged. Inside of the wall there are a number of [individual residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house) that provide simple yet functional accommodations for seasonal workers. The wall itself is made from [locally sourced clay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clay-rise) and measures 17.7 inches in thickness. The roof is also made from sand, which helps to keep the interior cool. The earth-covered residences provide the perfect solution for housing seasonal employees in harsh environments such as Australia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rammed-earth Construction:** The use of rammed-earth construction provides a sustainable and low-cost solution for creating housing in remote areas. - **Subterranean Structures:** Building partially submerged structures offers unique opportunities for efficient and space-saving housing designs. - **Environmentally-friendly Materials:** Utilizing locally sourced and eco-friendly materials like clay and sand can help reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from embracing rammed-earth construction techniques and incorporating sustainable materials into their projects. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the use of subterranean structures to provide unique and eco-friendly accommodations for guests. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can adopt subterranean housing solutions to provide temporary housing for seasonal workers in remote farming areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rammed Earth Coastal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-house.md) - [Earthened Wall Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rwanda-institute-for-conservation-agriculture.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Rammed Earth Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-museum-ehrhardt.md) - [Rammed-Earth Mexico Guesthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppaa-1.md) - [Rammed-Earth Preschool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-dales-public-school.md) - [Compacted Earth Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quisimangia.md) - [Rammed Earth Parisian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-franca.md) - [Rammed Earth Furniture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dining-room.md)