He builds affordable homes in Ghana using rammed earth | Real Estate in Ghana | Sustainable homes

Ghanaian firm, Kasa Konsultants uses rammed earth to build affordable homes in Ghana. In this video, we talk with the daring Peace Obeng Appau, director of Kasa Konsultants
about building with rammed earth in Ghana: the
product, process and everything in between.
We learn how we can use rammed earth as an alternative construction material for our homes.
Kasa Konsultants have been building for 6 years but switched to solely building with rammed earth in 2019 because of the affordability, sustainability, cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness.
We showcase some of their projects; 5 of which are solo projects and 3 others that were built with external partners.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:21 Meet Peace and Kasa Konsultants
02:55 Public response and perception
03:50 Making rammed earth more attractive to the public
05:50 Advantages
07:34 Challenges
08:25 Building with rammed earth
11:36 Electrical, plumbing and frames
13:22 Strength and endurance
16:40 Roofing
16:58 Challenges during construction
18:58 How rain affects delivery times
20:10 How tools affect construction
21:51 Construction speed and labour
22:29 How much it costs
26:04 What $2,500 gets you
27:11 Going bigger
27:46 How high can you build
29:27 Foundation work
33:51 Modification and maintenance
34:55 Formwork
36:26 Why you should consider rammed earth
37:14 Working with Kasa Konsultants
CONTACT INFO
If you are interested in acquiring one of these units or looking for some more information you can contact Kasa Konsultants directly here:
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Phone Number 2: [phone]
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[@kasakonsultants4109]

We were only able to provide external access to our buildings because the residential units are occupied by their private owners. However, all the completed projects displayed in this video are projects we worked on, some with our external partners. This gives you an idea of what our finished work looks like. The interior at 0:57 to 1:09 gives you an idea of our grade C finished interior, this was a partnered library project with our team.

[@kasakonsultants4109]

You can also check out this video of the duplex kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjCc2SYfZ1lj8U on our youtube channel

[@gummmanann2552]

Pls try to put your contact on d program

[@roberttaylor40]

100 qqm a12%2

[@steveekane4334]

Pls can i get his contact

[@iwehclementine3772]

Can I have your phone number or if you are whatsapp let me know.

[@humidg355]

Well done 👍 My grandfather’s house build from mud & the foundation from stones & concrete is standing 100 yrs on

[@DV-lr8ec]

I imagine the house would be quite cool without needing A/C when it's hot 🔥 outside

[@nadinesmith4397]

Excellent! Reintroducing an old building technique. Our ancestors were eco-friendly long before someone coined the term. It's great to see us coming full circle trying to undo all the damage 'modern' humans did and are still doing to the environment. Well done Brother!

[@TheEchoingPen]

Amazing to live to see our ancient technology coming back... Just got some land in Ghana and about to reach out to him to build for me 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿

[@frana.4086]

Yes, no shame in living in a hut. They were eco friendly!

[@nebunoopooh9069]

True indeed love this because here in America from Virginia when I was young living in the country. I stayed in the woods building treehouses and clubhouses

[@frana.4086]

@@nebunoopooh9069 What part of VA are you from?

[@srisan2400]

@Saved By Grace - A Memoir how did you get to buy a land ? Would also like to buy some but when a restauré about comments I'm kind of hesitating...

[@aishan8788]

I'd love this type of construction with a nice modern design, large windows and open floor plan. Definitely something to look forward to one day, soon I hope.

[@dterra278]

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[@Afrikaislife]

Rammed earth is healthier air quality, there is better insulation and less need to use air conditioning. In California only the rich can afford to build rammed earth homes. This is how I'm building my home.

[@santiagoromero3475]

Why only the rich can build rammed earth homes in California? Is the soil too expensive or where does the cost come from?

[@noodle3768]

Probably the labor is significantly higher for rammed earth.

[@christinesow1134]

You will be hearing from me, this is better than renting in my opinion.....OHH I LOVE IT. THANKS SIS, YES I DID SHARE !!!

[@itrendvideos1003]

The big cement companies such as Ghacem, diamond, dangote, etc have hijacked the building industry with cement buildings for profit reasons.Most Houses in Europe and America are over centuries old so Africa has no option but to change course.Cost of houses in Ghana for example is so expensive due to all the cement factor from blocks, to concrete to plastering.

[@hazeheaven]

I’ll be building in Ghana soon and I want to incorporate the environmentally friendly designs & the rammed earth ascetics. This technique is outstanding. Well done 🇬🇭

[@PaviellJohnson]

Me too

[@luedch8460]

This is brilliant! I have often wondered why this method is not more popular in Africa, concrete buildings are hot in summer and cold in winter so you need to spend a lot in electricity all year around to be comfortable at home. There are beautiful example of beautiful architecture homes made with earth bags also. I hope that Africans will stop to follow blindly the west and do what is more appropriate for their own weather and resources. Congratulations, this is very hopeful to see. ❤️🇧🇷

[@tundealawal4398]

My thoughts exactly.

[@tvs9978]

Hot in summer and cold in the winter? You do realize this is West Africa. There is no winter and summer 🙄

[@HapiGutHapiLife19]

Many Americans will love this! Many of us are into organic living.

[@franklagos1303]

In Liberia, there is a place called Bong Mines, in a village called Nyenyen. And these are the type of homes all over the village. And my aunt had one. Built by the locals .We called the Red mud homes.. this type of red earth is all over Bong mines..

[@afrofeast]

Your building technique is eco-friendly and affordable. Try to target diasporans, they will love it. I wish i lived in Ghana i would have gotten one.

[@thearough]

Its called a cob home in america

[@kimberbloomING]

Totally love!!

[@hopedee6850]

This guy, Peace has my money and refusing to pay back. Be watchful fellow Disaporas

[@srisan2400]

@@hopedee6850 ohhh really...?

[@srisan2400]

@Hope Dee what happened 😳?

[@ebenofori3048]

Indeed, thank you for introducing clean and toxic free affordable housing in Ghana. God Richly bless

[@Ijanee4806]

Thank you for saying what I'm feeling. In US living in toxic environments with elements such as Carpets, pet dander, wooden floors, smoke damaged wood not processed correctly or not at all being used for them, as well as painted walls with unknown elements in them are not doing anything but elevating headaches and Allergies. So yes, these homes are more of what I'm interested in. Looking forward. Bless you all.

[@jerrysamuels8716]

Sounds great. Housing costs here in America are very wasteful and deceptive. The key is starting with a good plan that orients the house to the sun. Water and solar energy harvesting should be added to that list for heating, cooling and growing food. A quarter to a half an acre extra for growing food, flowers and fruit trees can start to make your life pleasurable. Enjoy life. Another thing, you don't really need a lot of space. This becomes obvious when you have to clean that space regularly. Rather, we need to learn how to use space more effectively for multiple purposes.

[@TheEchoingPen]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 right there with you

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Living in an area with good, fairly regular weather helps a ton as well! I've lived in Japan a very long time, so I'm used to living in very small spaces. So, I started thinking about building a tiny house in the States, but because it's become so popular, the prices have gone up prohibitively, never mind about the deceptive costs of land. So, I'd love something like this.

[@zeeqq105]

Wow! I’ve been saying this for years. The structures they built eons ago are still standing and are good. Why don’t people use that today? I’m so happy to see someone doing this. I’m sure it’s very sturdy. I want one of these homes.

[@lorenzol332]

I would say greed is the reason they won't allow it

[@beachroad6793]

You know you've found a great niche for yourself and it also helps that you're very attractive. Have to repeat this fact. Your videos are very Informative and will surely use one of your builders when in Ghana early next year. Good job.

[@christinemendonca5255]

Affordable housing is needed all over the world. I'm from the USA and am a single mom who is in the struggle for affordable housing like many other young women.

[@ustaadaadam]

Let me come to you from with my interlocking mud brick machine I'll build for free

[@lilianflynn1876]

A very nice chap who is so good at his job ...well educated and expertly puts all the explanation across eloquently

[@twister80]

Loving this.. Construction should be inspired by our environment.. Beautiful pieces

[@christinesow1134]

Ur a blessing ur the first persons I see is looking out for ur people. I see all of a sudden they quoted HEAVY US DOLLARS AND I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT WHO CAN ALFORD THAT???? MAY JAH CONTINUE TO BLESS U!!! SIS, THANKS SO MUCH........ I WANT ONE, THIS IS FOR MEEEEEE

[@Getbuzy]

Yes agreed I will be coming to Gh with a business partner for this kind of projects. Thank you all.

[@dabeko70]

Very interesting, I have been exploring this idea for years, it would have been nice to have a full house tour of a completed one.

[@BuildwithAmoaa]

Hello One Media house, we only have external shots of the residential units because they are all currently occupied by owners, who are not comfortable having cameras in their personal space: which is completely understandable. If you would like to see what's inside the duplex you can check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjCc2SYfZ1lj8U that @KasaKonsultants posted on their channel. Hope this helps.

[@dabeko70]

@@BuildwithAmoaa thanks for your quick response. Very good info for us in the diaspora. Much obliged

[@jessicalinton3680]

This is wonderful. I can see myself turning this into a modern home

[@Osofoful]

You cover interesting subjects and I am amazed at your high production values. Good job!

[@miztri]

Builders need to modernize their designs though these homes doesn't have to look like mud homes in the villages because the people building these homes the homeowners are not from the villages

[@francisdonkor6818]

very interesting interview. He lays it all bare and touches on all key considerations. Thanks Amoaa and team for this.

[@kasakonsultants4109]

Thank you

[@thunderofgr]

This is a phenomenal video breaking down EVERY major question I get asked for Rammed Earth. I can’t believe it took me 2 years to find this video, but it’s one of the best I’ve ever seen. Great work, great questions and presentation style. Thank you Kara Konsultants for breaking all this down so succinctly.

[@ashutoshpattanaik3650]

Hi, ❤️ from India , I think the reason that this isn't a widely used technique is scalability and time of construction. In India there r programs in which old earthen homes r getting reconstructed in villages with modern technology but ramped earth isn't used widely,for that reson. Though one thing is sure, that it can pass test of time unlike any other things.

[@roid1510]

Thats an interesting observation. Do you think its time consuming because it really takes time or the right tools to speed up the process just haven’t been developed yet?

[@jwashington54]

Amoaa has such a high standard ... from the channel structure, her extensive knowledge to even the use of video chapters! Love following your growth 🔥

[@patriciahand2223]

The various pigment color added remind me of the technique used in sand painting. The example you shown was pretty.

[@veraawo6407]

How can I like this video twice ???😂😂😂

[@nebsDigos9732]

You're doing a great job. You are in another level. Put your contact for people that understands your work get to you. 👍👍

[@AntonsClass]

That's so affordable. I have been in love with rammed earth since I first saw it a few years back. They charge a ton for it here in the US, though. Anyway, I feel strongly that the future of construction will rely more heavily on more natural materials. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mystr438]

Thank you for a thorough information. All it’s remaining is acquiring a land to build this beautiful property.

[@patriciahand2223]

This build also reminds us of the super adobe, earth sandbag homes. I've learned about those they are strong and you can be creative with the build.

[@ckzckw]

I am so in love with this you have no idea. But I think they should also create a Grade A* to put more attention to interior aesthetics. I am very interested in this and self sufficient energy incorporated, thank you so so much Amoaa for introducing them to me.

[@susuilu]

Intelligence 100% the clay building technique is very ancient but very good. Not many people know. This is knowledge that is worth more than gold

[@rehemankisi3551]

This is wonderful. Thank you for your commitment and your work. And thank you sisster for your wonderful presentation and the questions you have asked for us. Appreciate you.

[@gertrudeadom9246]

My father's house was built with ancient sand. Is over 100years now but still looks good. Well done son. I will give you a land in Techiman to build more for the workers who are struggling with accommodations.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

I'd want a home like this! I'd love something affordable and environmentally friendly. I hope by the time I'm ready to move, this will be more widespread with more specialists in it. I'd love a home built directly from the earth!

[@akuashope7477]

Rammed earth is beautiful, natural and a healthy way of living.

[@hazeleugenewonderloveofthe6088]

Wow this is great ,I would love to have one built am here in America but I did my African Ancestry the results Ashanti/Akan in Ghana. This would be a true blessing from The Most High to come home and live the rest of my life in Peace .I would only need that 1 bedroom it is only me coming home.

[@pinkkoffee7909]

This is AMAZING to see and hear!! Now I get how certain structures from eons ago are still standing in Africa, Europe. I would love to learn these techniques! Although here in the US they wouldn't prob want to use them..smh.

[@communitydevelopment6739]

Okay my brother I salute you. Your Construction is very close to the poor people who have no floors, in Africa who have no running water, in their little huts now we're getting close to them being able to afford a $2,500 eco-friendly house I salute you my brother. AND I better not hear about you going up on the price🙂 I hope you got a sense of humor my brother!!! SHALOM I'm.Yahudah🕎

[@SuperChannel777]

This is so awesome! Thanks for posting!

[@Kendralink777]

Love, love, love this!

[@greenbomas]

Brilliant work, that is the way to go brother, I will one day do the same here in Kenya God willing. 👏

[@84tahlia]

I loved listening to him talk, so easy going. If Ghana changes the flying in rules then I would swim across the sea 🌊 lol to get him to build me a house. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@Melanin_Move]

My dream house! I’ve been wanting a Rammed house since forever. But they don’t do it in the US.

[@meenafree1818]

Sis they’re building Rammed earth homes in Amerikkka but at a premium price! Google it you’ll see Shalom Salaam Alaikum..Mena

[@MoniqueTchimanga]

I thoroughly enjoyed this very informative video. I was looking for something like this when I was building. Thank you!! 👑

[@patodeidee8335]

Very interesting insights... definitely worth exploring the prospects some more. Thanks for this piece!

[@veraawo6407]

More affordable home options. Great video

[@maryagee6934]

This is a wonderful beautiful jobs that created ideas of a foundations for your black African People's, so smart to have a greater ideas those people. Be well being spiritual blessed. So very interesting. Enjoying skills of learning more how to build homes.

[@higreentj]

I would put in an underground pipe (20 to 30cm 8 to 12 inch) about 3 meters eight foot down to provide cool air to the house. Painting the house white will cool it down.

[@cbagchi453]

So well done interview and great way explained. Very well done. Love from an Indian.

[@demetradriskell7400]

Amazing … I will definitely be contacting Peace! ❤️🖤💚

[@TheStelow]

I like this home and would love to see more of these homes.

[@SuperJoebird]

Congrats and keep up the good work. I am living in South America, Guyana, and would love to own a rammed house to live in.

[@maameyaa1384]

Amazing work , well done guys 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@PastorRU762]

I was just praying about this and here we are... Wow 😮 thank you for this content 🙏🏽

[@kb6670]

Hi Amoaa, This is very valuable information and you are asking all the right questions for your audience to make informed decisions.

[@joshuarobinson8818]

Thank you so much. God is Good!

[@francisowusu9922]

This video is so so! My opinion. He didn’t really sound convincing! The video is partly truthful; concrete pillars and concrete foundations says a lot about building with earth. He talked from a fanatic point. I think the approach should have been how to mix natural earth and modern techniques to achieve a great job. A well aesthetically finished building/ product would have been wonderful for doubters as well. Still a great video and wonderful to see something different.

[@lindaj7167]

Amazing I love this, I would love one.

[@leggyReid4c]

This is so awesome. I would love to live in a house like this , especially if its done in a modern way. I have so many ideas....

[@UncleBud83]

Very interesting information. Good on the lad for keeping his eyes up and focused on his conversation.

[@yishay]

This is perfect. Thank you. Peace and Blessings from Jamaica, NY. Making the move to Ghana soon

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Brilliant. My next home will be adobe!! I was a concrete specialist. I never want concrete on my property that I will purchase in the future.

[@boobilal999]

A good way to build for down to earth Africans

[@vertibelleclarke4361]

This is good. I love the fact that you making a this home so affordable and natural. More power to you. Eco friendly and all of that. Keep up the good work. Blessings. We need some of your innovations in Jamaica.

[@mostawesome9610]

Great days ahead for this channel also kasa consultants. I fuljoyed this video big up amoaa and peace nuff love. They make a nice pair too, beautiful handsome but mostly intelligent 🧠, be happy

[@leroybrownjr68]

built my house in kumasi...asked many if there were any rammed earth builders around. no one knew of any...will be contacting you bro.

[@kouakoujonathan9514]

I love this idea 💡 we can built a house for our mom with no much money 💰 cool !!!

[@Nogo844]

This is such an amazing and affordable housing that allows me to go Green 💚. It is so cost effective and a quicker than usual way to get started on building. So many ideas are in my head right now. Ex. Can I attach a solar panel roof. Is it possible to build up the foundation of 6" (inches) before the actual structure is constructed? Is it possible to add a backup generator, other selective energy switches to avoid brown out or destruction of sensitive equipment and refrigeration, etc. Is the bore hole and septic system cost different and do you have your own people? And lastly, if I started a 2 bedroom flat and later want to add-on a two story structure, is it possible?

[@gummmanann2552]

My bro. I would like to have one at my village near Nsawam .. Pls I need your number so that we can talk.thanks..

[@raspaintingdecorating4377]

Very pertinent questions the same kind of questions I need to ask also can you build rammed houses on sloping land or would you need to create the foundations and the slab flat.

[@TheEchoingPen]

Great questions that I have too.... hope he sees and answers

[@NanaKwekuNyarko]

As a s Quantity Surveyor I enjoy watching your channel.

[@ladylou8950]

Well done to you all my family house in Cape coast is one and over 150 year's old thank you very much God bless

[@akanibaone7082]

thanks Peace, beautiful and very informative

[@darkmattersproject2951]

Wow this is Amazing Greeting from Houston

[@emmaafriyie5170]

I like his thought process. I wasn’t convinced when he said when done in the beginning and it rains right, it could disintegrate. I like Eno bricks in my opinion is a much better option for me.

[@contentbible615]

This is extremely interesting. Thank you

[@phylisiadaley5995]

This is wonderful i love the idea using rammed earth but as i understand the labor is intensive and matches up to what it would cost to build with regular cement.

[@multiskilledelectrician1]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@verawillis9263]

I absolutely love your programming.. Your questions are always so relevant.And the men and women that you feature are brilliant in their building processes. It sometimes sometimes it is difficult to understand the accent but using close captioning Doesn't help because words are mispelled misspelled. Like this process was misspelled about 4 different times so I have no idea what the proper one is.. Do you have control over correcting the close captioning. Thank you for the letting the world see this wonderful people.

[@alfredasinclair1277]

Wow that is awesome.

[@purple0hairstreak]

Such a great video with detailed questions! Just what I was looking for to understand if rammed earth is a good option for my area in India. Peace is so knowledgeable and his answers are detailed and clear! Thanks so much for this.

[@michellezoe1250]

mmmn. I like the idea but I really need to see the aesthetics. The ones built in South Africa and north america use machinary and so look really neat and smooth. As someone pointed out they need an example or show home.

[@amaldev4150]

I love this video! very informative!

[@evano5635]

Ghanaian looking down on earth architecture is hilarious cause they’re really good at creating earth buildings.

[@nauticdixons]

Isn't that a shame? How inferior can you think of your self and your own God-given power?

[@evano5635]

@@nauticdixons If I was wealthy I would build a house inspired by traditional akan architecture.

[@nauticdixons]

@@evano5635 I was referring to the Ghanians with the mindset you described, not you.

[@evano5635]

@@nauticdixons Oh i know that lol. I was just trying to continue the conversation.

[@TheNinja691]

No they’re not. The finish on this is rough af 😂

[@sreyanshuchaterjee3962]

I didn't know Ghana women are so beautiful, love from India. Educational video, thanks for the content.

[@musilafabian7212]

Lovely presentation and would love to try it out in places that are predominantly the sticky black cotton soils.

[@dorrettthompson2751]

Love this process will have to research more. Love your vlogs.

[@susanjohn537]

Well done God bless you

[@KofiYeboahLord-oz7jp]

I like this method of building. It is cost effective.

[@ThiagoAbelhas]

Amazing work!!!

[@ronlane7343]

Great vechical for helping people of class

[@rafaelrp07]

Nice Interview! Greeting from Brazil! I don't have my own house (i rent one) but I'm sutdying to build my own home w/ rammed earth!

[@regmonmusic]

Excellent!

[@realiwatisitz]

Absolutely wonderful....great and informative video. Great skill. May Yahuah bless you with great success! Thank you for sharing.

[@thePurpleViewGH.]

BRILLIANT!!!!! OMG!

[@iwehclementine3772]

Amooa.God job always.

[@davidbaker1941]

Awesome Video! thank you!

[@emarkjacobs]

Well done