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PrairieMod reader, Karlitos Estein sent us an email showcasing a new organic building design called "Earth Blossom House" that he co-created for the Clifton Schooley & Associates rammed earth
company. Rammed earth construction intrigues me and Karlitos' design is a stunning example of what could be done with that building style. See and read more here.
image via Clifton Schooley & Associates/Karlitos Estein
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How does rammed-earth construction stand up to earthquakes?
Posted by: Paul Ringstrom | Jan 24, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Here is an additional link to a video fly through of the house.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZfK4SooGeU
Posted by: Karlitos | Jan 24, 2010 at 04:02 PM
Hi Paul,
The insulated rammed earth wall system we use is stabilized with cement and has steel reinforcement inside like concrete walls. It behaves very similar to concrete walls structurally. Most builders of modern structures have their buildings approved by an engineer who factors in the potential for a major seismic event, which the building is designed to survive. They are very safe.
Posted by: Clifton Schooley of Clifton Schooley & Assoc. Rammed Earth Designers & Builders | Jan 24, 2010 at 07:42 PM