Rammed Earth:

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

Pro Eth is actively supporting in providing structural services to architectural and construction firms in design and construction supervision of such buildings. However, study and research related to RE in both stabilized and un-stabilized form has 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 supporting in standardization of this material in Nepal.

At the moment, in the urban areas, this material is gaining attention also for its aesthetics. although the building cost is likely higher than with RC and Steel. Nevertheless, there are different aspects associated with it, more importantly, the number of such buildings being built, and the available human resource.

While it is a common and only material (besides stone houses) in the mountain regions, due to a lack of appropriate construction techniques, they are degraded in a few years, and people are reconstructing them as required. In this regard, the important question is how to make it affordable for all?

Explore our works in Rammed Earth @ Rammed Earth Buildings – Professional and Ethical (proeth.com.np)