Workshop Lehm Ton Erde
This pioneering project comprises a 67 m long and up to 24 m wide hall for the prefabrication of rammed earth elements as well as an adjoining two-storey office wing. The building stands on a strip foundation and was realized as a hybrid construction of load-bearing rammed earth and cross-laminated timber.
The solid south wall was rammed on site, is between 65 and 90 cm thick and performs static, climatic and space-forming functions. Its high density in combination with the open-pored surface ensures excellent sound insulation – so it can also be used in the immediate vicinity of residential buildings. At the same time, the thermal mass of the wall protects the hall from overheating in summer.
The rammed earth construction is complemented by other timber and clay construction techniques such as fiber clay insulation and timber framework – inspired by the traditional architecture of the region. The energy supply is mainly solar, while solar chimneys along the south wall provide passive ventilation. The factory building demonstrates the potential of earth building on a scale and in an environment where natural building materials have hardly ever been used before. It is a strong example of how ecological construction can also be possible, effective and convincing in terms of design in an industrial context.
Martin Rauch & Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH
Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH
Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH
