Rammed Earth:

Rammed Earth (RE) is one of the most sustainable materials for construction and also an indigenous construction technique in various parts of Nepal, especially in the mountainous areas (Mustang, Dolpa, Jumla, etc.). Moreover, they are also being used in urban areas like Kathmandu and some other cities for residential, school, community buildings and other sectors like hotels and resort purposes.

Pro Eth is actively supporting in providing structural services to architectural and construction firms in the design and construction supervision of such buildings. However, studies and research related to RE in both stabilised and un-stabilised form have not been conducted in the context of Nepal, and there are no specific design codes and guidelines to follow for the designers and constructors.

Pro Eth is therefore trying to work and contribute by researching in this domain. With our years of experience in design and construction supervision in this building material, we are working in charaterising the structural rammed earth in the context of Nepal.