When Riyadh-based Syn Architects organized workshops on rammed earth construction recently, it was amazed by the level of interest. Hanno Burtscher of Earthman led the workshops; Syn had worked with him on its recent Desert X rammed earth installation in AlUla. He also oversaw the rammed earth construction on a visitor pavilion in Riyadh. 2000m² … Read more
Heidi McCullough is a building specialist for Clean Energy Economy for our Region, or CLEER. “I provide technical support for people looking to build high efficiency or high performance buildings, as well as people who’re looking to improve or upgrade the buildings they already have,” she said. She also helps people and businesses find grants … Read more
A store in Beijing features compressed tea-earth bricks, which cover 80 percent of the walls. The bricks are made using tea processing leftovers, making them both biodegradable and reusable. The store has an open, airy sales area, a secluded lounge, and a hidden VIP tea room. The versatility of tea-earth brick allows it to be … Read more