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Martin Rauch: Rammed Earth by Otto Kapfinger; [translation from German into English: Elizabeth Schwaiger; translation from German into Italian: Reinhold Ferrari] is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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The use of rammed earth in architecture is a fascinating fusion of modern technology, ancient knowledge, and innovative construction techniques, and is increasingly attracting attention. Today, rammed earth is not only of interest for alternative or ecological applications, but established architects are also discovering the creative possibilities of this versatile material with its advantageous properties for temperature control. In Europe, Martin Rauch is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern technical and creative applications for traditional rammed earth construction. His work encompasses residential, hotel, ecclesiastical and industrial buildings, interior design and landscape design in Germany, Britain, Italy, Austria and Switzerland, including projects with Herzog & de Meuron and Schneider + Schumacher. His "Church of Reconciliation" in Berlin was the first load-bearing structure to be built with rammed earth in Germany in the last ninety years. Together with local architects Rauch constructed experimental family homes in Vorarlberg, Austria, and with Kienast Vogt & Partner, he designed a series of garden and park projects. This volume is the definitive introduction to c

Author

Otto Kapfinger; [translation from German into English: Elizabeth Schwaiger; translation from German into Italian: Reinhold Ferrari]

Publisher

Birkhäuser; Birkhauser Verlag; Birkhäuser

Published

2001

Language

EN

ISBN

9783764364618

Subjects

Architecture, Art, Arts

Updated

2026-03-24