The storage of excavation materials represents a significant challenge for all construction sites. Surprisingly, these excavated materials constitute around 90% of urban waste in Switzerland, despite their inherent value and potential for direct use in construction, aligning perfectly with the principles of the circular economy. Furthermore, rammed earth stands as one of the most frequently employed construction materials due to its simplicity and minimal energy requirements. It ranks among the forerunners in the realm of «low tech» construction with low carbon emissions, alongside wood and straw.
What are its exact properties, and how can we integrate it into our constructions?
