Material Selection - Sustainibility

The external walls of our rammed earth buildings are a minimum of 300mm (1 ft) thick, providing excellent protection from extremes in climate. The thickness and density of the material means that heat (or cold) penetration of the wall is very slow and the internal temperature of the building remains comparatively stable, with the end result of it feeling warmer in winter and cooler in summer than the outside temperature.

The thickness and density of the walls mean that noise transmission is very much reduced. This is particularly useful if you want to keep out the noise of traffic or in party walls between townhouses. The muting of external noise provides a quieter, more sheltered ambience, particularly evident in bad weather. Rammed earth internal walls are also extremely useful in providing sound insulation between areas with different needs