What we do

Homes and sheds

Modern rammed-earth construction involves compacting a blend of earth, gravel, sand, and stabilizers within formwork to create robust, durable walls. These structures offer a unique combination of aesthetic appeal and environmental sustainability.

One of the most captivating features of rammed-earth buildings is their natural beauty, with walls showcasing distinctive patterns and textures that reflect the materials’ organic origins. The advantages of rammed-earth construction include exceptional thermal mass, effective temperature and noise regulation, remarkable strength and durability, minimal maintenance, fire resistance, load-bearing capacity, and natural pest deterrence.

In addition to these practical benefits, rammed-earth buildings embody the joy of working with a natural, eco-friendly material that harmonizes with its surroundings.

Workshops

The best way to truly understand how rammed earth construction works is through hands-on experience. Participating in a workshop provides an accessible and engaging way to cover the fundamentals, including material selection, formwork, ramming techniques, detailing, and building processes.

Rammed earth construction is a specialized craft that demands a combination of skill, experience, and knowledge to execute effectively. Exploring different soil types and understanding the interplay of clay, sand, stone, and water are intuitive aspects of the process that are best learned through direct interaction. Using your senses—touching, feeling, and observing—offers insights that go far beyond theoretical knowledge.

Feature Walls

The natural, earthy tones of rammed earth walls make them an excellent choice for feature walls, whether in your home or garden. By using soils of varying colors or incorporating pigments, you can achieve a wide range of stunning aesthetic effects.

Additionally, the construction process allows for the integration of unique design features, such as:

• Porthole windows
• Curved walls
• Parapets and gable or raked walls
• Built-in combustion wood heaters
• Recesses, niches, or openings
• Curved or chamfered corners

These elements add character and functionality, making your space truly one-of-a-kind.

DIY

We are pleased to collaborate with builders, designers, and architects, working with a variety of plans to deliver exceptional results. Our services cater to registered builders, owner-builders, and commercial builders.

Rammed earth construction requires a solid understanding of the process, including identifying factors that may affect the quality of the soil, such as weather conditions, and ensuring the proper equipment is available. Without the correct techniques, rammed earth walls can become unstable and may not meet council inspection requirements.

If you lack experience in the building industry or with stabilized earth, we can provide a qualified rammed earth builder to supervise this aspect of your project. For owner-builders with relevant building knowledge and confidence in rammed earth construction, we also offer the option to hire formwork.

Landscapes

Rammed earth is an ideal material for landscaping, offering natural, earthy tones that seamlessly complement any garden, entryway, or courtyard wall. It works beautifully as a privacy screen—such as around a pool—or as a striking visual feature within your outdoor space.

Building with rammed earth offers numerous benefits, including excellent thermal mass, temperature and noise control, exceptional strength and durability, low maintenance, fire resistance, load-bearing capability, and natural pest deterrence. Beyond its practical advantages, rammed earth is both aesthetically stunning and an environmentally friendly choice.

This versatile material can be used to create unique fences, letterboxes, entrances, seating areas, screening walls, and retaining walls, adding beauty and function to any landscape.