Rammed earth can withstand high loads and is suitable for load-bearing exterior and interior walls. Thanks to its thickness and density, it can be used as a fully functional structural element in different construction systems, as well as for non-load-bearing façade cladding.

Due to its high mass, rammed earth can store heat and release it back into the room over time, thereby balancing out the temperature. This effect can be controlled by incorporating heating pipes. At the same time, rammed earth can absorb moisture from the air very quickly and release it again, which has a positive effect on the indoor climate.

Calculated erosion is considered a natural process in the planning stage, particularly for weather-exposed façade surfaces. Erosion brakes in the form of trass lime or brick strips are specifically used to control material loss. While this change to the clay surface emphasises the natural character of the material, it is often more of a psychological than a technical problem.

Rammed earth walls are characterised by their textured surface, which can be fine or coarse depending on the formwork system used and the processing method employed. By adding coloured clays, colour nuances can be precisely controlled. Artistic interventions, such as layering or handcrafted inlays, give each wall a distinctive, expressive quality.

Rammed earth walls are not limited to flat, minimalist shapes. Through individually crafted formworks, complex geometries, rounded edges, niches, and curved shapes can also be realized. This creates spatial qualities and architectural details that that fully exploit the design possibilities of rammed earth.

Due to its high mass, rammed earth requires additional insulation to meet European energy efficiency requirements. This insulation layer can be installed internally, externally, or as core insulation. It is preferable to use vapour-permeable materials that can buffer moisture. To avoid air pockets, the insulation must be installed without joints.