Questions emerged after we published a certified fire resistance test for a rammed‑earth tyre wall assembly. This post answers them with evidence and practical experience, covering fire safety, off‑gassing, leaching, and thermal performance.
The Natural Building Collective has achieved a world-first certified 120-minute fire resistance rating for a plastered rammed-earth tyre wall to European EN standards, opening a formal compliance pathway for tyre construction globally.
Imagine a classroom where thick earthen walls shield students from the harsh Zambian weather, and colourful glass bottle bricks create a vibrant learning environment. Discover how Project Luangwa’s innovative eco-friendly classrooms blend natural materials with modern technology, transforming the educational experience for rural children and providing a model for sustainable development.
James Loudon spends a lot of his time underwater filming big animal encounters in far flung places to help the rest of us understand and become familiar with this big but somewhat unfathomable part of our planet. It was essential that James’s home helped him to reconnect with his earthly habitat but also to reflect his reverence for the natural world.
At 42m2 this house in Scarborough uses natural building materials to showcase the potential of earth building on the scale of a standard RDP house.