Rammed earth

Lehm und Architektur - Terra Cruda e Architettura

Martin Rauch

158 pages, parution le 25/02/2002

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Résumé

Clay in architecture – contemporary applications of an ancient technology

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 contemporary building with rammed earth.

Contents

Introduction - Otto Kapfinger
Projects
The Studio of Martin Rauch, Schlins
Regional Hospital, Feldkirch
Conference Centre, Alpbach
Earth Centre, Doncaster
Test wall, Schlins
Seestern Hotel, Düsseldorf
Highway noise barrier, Graz
Reinsurance building, Zurich
Rammed earth projects
Cemetery in Wil
St. Gerold Priory
Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin
Competition, economic settlements, Africa
House R., Schlins
House M., Rankweil
Zoo, Basle
House R., Hard
House L., Sublingen
House K., Nüziders
House V., Klaus
Rammed earth volume as stove
Gugler printworks, Pielach
Hoffmann Foundation, storage, Basle
Earth wall 2000, Berlin
Installation, Kunsthaus Bregenz
Appendix
Terminology
Glossary
Bibliography
Biography
Imprint; Photo credits

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Birkhäuser
Auteur(s)	Martin Rauch
Parution	25/02/2002
Nb. de pages	158
Format	22,5 x 29
Couverture	Relié
Poids	896g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9783764364618