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Rammed Earth Housing Kit. Jake Frew Josh Jones Matt Pedersen Marshall McInnis. Introduction: Rammed Earth. Proven construction technique Thousands of years old Compacts soil into rock-like walls Structures can last hundreds of years Sustainable Natural insulator of heat and sound
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Rammed Earth Housing Kit Jake Frew Josh Jones Matt Pedersen Marshall McInnis
Introduction: Rammed Earth • Proven construction technique • Thousands of years old • Compacts soil into rock-like walls • Structures can last hundreds of years • Sustainable • Natural insulator of heat and sound • Fire-proof and termite-proof
Introduction: Project Overview • Goals • Create a kit containing all materials needed to make a rammed earth house • Capacity to make 10 customizable houses per kit • Lightweight and portable • Inexpensive
Design Concepts • Concrete forms • Modular design • Layered construction • Windows and doors • Estimated Price: • $18,316 • Estimated Weight • 8,336 lbs