ERDEN - Martin Mackowitz & Sami Akkach
Rammed
earth may be the oldest building material known to mankind. The technique requires little equipment, minimal processing,
hardly any energy, and the buildings last a lifetime. Parts of the Great Wall of China made of rammed earth have even survived
to this day. So why is the material uncommon in much of the world today? Can we revive the building technique? How can it
be integrated into modern building practice?
Vorarlberg architects, clay builders, canoe paddlers and carpet weavers Martin
Mackowitz and Sami Akkachpresent their work at Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst. Founded by earth
building pioneer Martin Rauch, Lehm Ton Erde has become synonymous with rammed earth innovation and sustainable
architecture. Design, research, manufacturing, PR and education – the two clay connoisseurs cover the entire spectrum of rammed
earth and talk about their unique perspective on craftsmanship, sustainability, regionality and clay in construction.
