Earthen Construction
Our expertise in building with clay
In earthen construction, we combine material-appropriate design with sound structural engineering and integrated collaboration. We do not view earth as a niche building material, but rather as a high-performance component of a well-thought-out system—often in combination with wood, concrete, or steel. This results in robust, resource-efficient structures with excellent thermal performance.
Our projects demonstrate that structural engineering and architecture are inextricably linked even in earthen construction: clear load-bearing systems, coordinated wall thicknesses, and precise details result in solutions that are both efficient and visually compelling. Visible earthen structures place special demands on planning and execution—particularly with regard to openings, connections, and the construction process. The earlier we are involved, the more effectively resources, details, and processes can be optimized.
From load-bearing wall systems to hybrid structures, we develop project-specific solutions while also taking manufacturing and installation into account. In close collaboration with our partner LEHMIT, we combine specialized expertise to lay the foundation for safe and cost-effective applications in modern earthen construction.
Through project development, structural engineering, and construction management, we provide comprehensive support for projects—delivering sustainable and future-proof solutions using clay as a building material.
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Range of Services in Earthen Construction
_ Project development with a focus on circular clay construction concepts
_ Feasibility studies and material strategies (including use of excavated material)
_ Construction management and project management in earthen construction
_ Supervision of prefabrication (factory / on-site fabrication) and assembly
_ Coordination of architecture, building physics, and construction
_ Structural design for earthen and earthen-hybrid constructions
_ Development of integrated structural concepts in earthen construction
_ Design of rammed earth and adobe structural systems
_ Design of exposed earthen structures and architecturally effective constructions
_ Hybrid construction methods (e.g., wood-clay, clay-concrete)
_ Optimization of load transfer, wall thicknesses, and openings
_ Connection and detail design in earthen construction
_ Resource- and material-efficient structures
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