How to build Rammed Earth Mud house

0:00 Introduction
0:51 Kathmandu Valley Construction
1:45 Vernacular architecture of Nepal
2:06 Rammed earth construction process
6:31 Eco-friendly rammed earth
8:11 To be an inspiration
Rammed earth is a technique for constructing foundations, floors, and walls by ramming natural raw materials such as earth, chalk, lime, or gravel using a formwork. This age-old building technique is part of Nepal's vernacular architecture and is now trending again, thanks to the efforts of a few eco-building enthusiasts in Nepal. This is the 2nd video of the 2-part series on rammed earth architecture
Basant Shrestha, Director of Strategic Cooperation, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) had worked on rebuilding Nepal after the devastating 2015 earthquake. During the process, he and his team at ICIMOD explored various construction options that were earthquake-resistant and less burdening to the environment. One of the options was Rammed Earth. Mr. Shrestha used this technique when he planned to build his own house in Godawari, Nepal.
This video explains why and how to build a rammed earth eco-friendly home. Narayan Acharya of Sustainable Future and architect Saurav Shrestha demonstrate the extraction of soil, preparing the earth mix, and the significance of concrete ring beams and wooden formworks.
Down to Earth is Science and Environment fortnightly published by the Society for Environmental Communication, New Delhi. We publish news and analysis on issues that deal with sustainable development, which we scan through the eyes of science and environment.
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[@MrBegoofy]

My wife and I built a rammed earth House in Northern British Columbia Canada... Everything that is said in this video about environmental and personal health is 100% true even when the temperatures get to -30c 😊

[@SeosamhMacUaid]

what about when the get to plus 40c does it still work?

[@Moonrisephoenixx]

Im blown away. There is nothing to dislike here !!

[@af8828]

This is awesome. Just a reminder the ultimate goal of these experiments should be to create structures that can affordably be implemented at scale for the masses. Modularity should also be considered for an elastic population.

[@magnumxlpi]

It's not going to be affordable until we get together to build together. The Amish people for example come together as a community for large project including moving barns by dozens of people lifting them and walking, carrying the barn

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

who are these "masses"? I bet you are not "masses"... Forget your communism.

[@vikasvelagapalli2884]

I would request down to earth channel to expand their public reaching by launching episodes in regional languages . Your videos are need of the hour as they teach transformation in sustainable way

[@Amer99927]

सही कहा।👍

[@JourneyCamera]

this particular house cost is 8 Million Nepalese Rupees!

[@TheTradeInstructorbyRahul]

हिंदी भाषा

[@vibek14]

So Proud of you Saurav Dai !

[@ahatcho138]

Wonderful. Thanks for brining this to us.

[@g00d-news]

good one!! back to the roots. all sustainable! thanks for the efforts

[@poonamgurung2149]

You are such a good human basanta shrestha ji. Please push this concept forward. I would definately make my upcoming house rammed earth.

[@ultimateinternationalfootball]

Being an architect i really love the concept , Even sokeone can Go to history tv for such house story. I want to give community these things

[@madhvipandey6413]

Thanks for this type of videos,it really helps in exam for giving advice

[@kenchotshering1844]

Inspiring work indeed. It would be interesting to know the waterproofing techniques that you have used inside the toilet and bathroom, and also the flooring construction for secondary floor.

[@siddheshkinhekar4290]

Thank you down to earth❤

[@lakshmih3353]

Beautiful!

[@maheshkarki2507]

🙏🏻🇮🇳🙏🏻🌷 राष्ट्र प्रथम तदोपरान्त धर्मः। इसका लाभ हिन्दी मे प्रचार-प्रसार से होगा, भारत मे आज भी इसके जरूरतमंद अंग्रेजी के तंगहाली हैं । जय हिन्द। वन्देमातरम।🙏🏻

[@bikashgyawali1208]

Best Architecture ❤

[@paulheimweh]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. How did you determine the clay content?

[@saibihaq6789]

Perfect 10/10 😊

[@vidyotmasaxena9277]

So beautiful...

[@ukaszoleksy4574]

Hi. I see, that you probably used in your framework geoplast panels. Do you recommend it? I plan to buid RE house and now I'm trying to find modular frame, which I can use many times in the future.

[@madhvipandey6413]

Thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@rajnikantpathak6423]

I would request Down to earth to pls. conduct workshops for Mud work, if possible in all major cities of our country to connect all enviornment lovers 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrRai-zz3lh]

So beautiful

[@OrendaDesignStudio]

Amazing 😍😍😍😍.

[@swativerma0809]

M quite curious for the composition used for earth excavation that's done in the initial part of the process for plains, with tropical condition climate

[@agroheritageculturetourismtalk]

Congratulations 👍

[@interlockbrickprasadvangal668]

Super Sir 🎉🎉

[@soulofsri]

Waiting....

[@bobbyturkalino9073]

Nice video

[@darktoxicmonknischalshrestha]

I love it

[@asheshmaharjan6836]

What flooring is used in balcony and in first floor lvl?

[@Aayushmasapkota]

these things are so underrated frrrr

[@QuietRiverBear]

How did you protect the outside from rain? Perhaps a lime white wash?

[@bosherba]

is it possible to get a project of rammed soil building walls? I like this idea very, very much. tnx for sharing it.

[@rohithkuttamath]

❤️ from Kerala

[@Misti_K_Tamang]

In future i will make this house for my family ❤❤😁

[@ourfamilytree5931]

Hi, what is the height of the balustrades. They are beautiful.

[@jz5748]

is it hard to maintain?

[@RahulKumar-lg8vj]

They should share cost of construction,cost of maintenance and life of building as well.

[@thenagadiaries7731]

What about the slab ? Do we provide an RCC slab?

[@cargouvu]

Can it work in the northeast? Like in New Jersey?

[@BabaG0]

It would be nice to know the budgets too, was wondering how much would it cost for the whole project to finish. 😅

[@CrestlessWave]

It's usually 1/3rd of the cost to build than using cement and concrete etc. However, their is a constant maintenance requirements every year or couple of years based in the area you're living in.

[@davidwillian6822]

@@CrestlessWave At the end, it will cost most than conventional one.

[@nehashashni699]

@@CrestlessWave can you explain the maintenance requirement for these houses

[@bipinshrestha2550]

Where is the location of the project?

[@PrakashSubedi]

Would you please open up the cost of this house in Godawari, Kathmandu. I also want to build this kind of a house for myself. Just want to know if this is affordable in Nepal.

[@hshnmd5784]

How the reinforcement's integrity is going to be preserved if the soil contains sulphate?

[@namratadasgupta4805]

Is it possible to make a rammed earth house on top of a concrete house?

[@monalishachetry5541]

Where it is located

[@smritipradhan3370]

Wonderful job! Kudos you guys! By the way can we construct a rammed earth house above a concrete house ? I mean the ground floor is concrete cemented and can we build a rammed earth one?

[@ret007able]

A detailed report on Cost analysis ??

[@sakibrayhan2902]

What's the minimum thickness of the wall?

[@udayaayush5024]

Bro how u guys are maintaining this house like what are the maintenance charges applicable for this house in coming life span and how you guys provided water proofing most importantly how did you calculate the load of the rammed earth wall

[@sudiptasaha7627]

If I want to build a House off two room in kolkata what will be the cost and can you help me

[@saladin333]

WHAT ARE THE 15% AGGREGATES PLEASE?

[@thasinewarestaurant4392]

Umm! Yah if we can't change others then we must have to start from ourself to show the world. And of course I do believe ! We all human being need to learn that, " how to live life with the God creation beautiful nature."

[@sujanmalla1345]

How economic would such house be in comparison to concrete house in kathmandu valley

[@UserAPJ58]

Teach us how to make it??

[@amuslife]

👌🌟🌟🌟

[@AftabAlam-yw4eq]

Its beautiful ofcourse. But mu personal preference will be plastering it with lime. Lime is also a natural material qith some added benifits. Also no need to paint it will be white as an egg shell.

[@nafeuhassanhelal1581]

can you describe total cost and cost difference !

[@nyxassassin7664]

It would be nice if they even mention about the costs difference with the concrete house.

[@user-eu1zi5tn5j]

How much does it cost to make, it's cheaper than RCC building?

[@pradeepstha4735]

The question is would its overall cost in the long run be higher than concrete structure.

[@aryanmaurya7018]

What is the cost of making a house like this ?

[@mr.faceless95]

Detailed report on cost analysis please

[@shunyabinduinteriors]

Using steel bars as reinforcement in rammed earth walls?any proof that this helps??Any structure of this type surviving earthquake????Any documented proof sir??

[@Sandy.8888]

Cost? Is it the same or less or more? Budget is the main factor.

[@laeiyal7661]

What would be the price for 2 bed room house in Lalitpur area thank you?

[@pradeepprajapati9859]

what is the cost of building such a rammed earth house around kathmandu?

[@sagarsharma4800]

How much it cost to build this type ko house in pokhara

[@chandrashil6882]

I wanna make this type house at my farm where i have to contact

[@bishnushruti]

how can we contact you to build this kind of house in Nepal?

[@sidthapa8021]

Is it expensive compare to brick house

[@kefology101]

How much would a structure like this cost in $

[@dollythornton9997]

How much the total cost? Very impressive

[@muksvlog817]

How much does it cost to build ram earth house in Himalaya reagion (Manang valley) let me know.🇳🇵

[@sudhanvabhat3100]

It looks well done, but something is missing compared to beautiful traditional buildings. The finish, and painting with good color combination would help

[@jcrowviral]

What is the total cost to build a house like this in Nepal? I want to build one in Dolaka

[@arunrai5509]

Cost kati jati lagxa hola..I am really interested.

[@Jadestone222]

Want to build mud house. But roofing nit discussed

[@ujjwalmahata1871]

I wish to build house using rammed earth technique, to bring back vernacular earthen houses. But, videos Down to Earth provide, are costly. I don't find anyone who could advise properly. There are some NGOs, but they are simply minting money by the name of training.

[@Abdulla_Takson]

Wow my Nepal … कता हो यस्तो?

[@luckywaiba6394]

godawari, lalitpur i think

[@anweshkoirala5843]

Is it earthquake proof???

[@soumenbhandary8343]

it quite impossible to build this kind of house for outers

[@chinmaysoren7858]

In my locality there is hardly any architecture who have experience is rammed earth construction. So whom am gonna approach ??

[@drsunil_ayur]

how can i contact you?

[@thewagonvlogger8723]

हम भी ऐसा बनवाना है, कोई सम्पर्क सूत्र मिल सकता है क्या?

[@Rudrakshiva]

How can i get in touch with some the people that built his ? i am building a house in the indian himalayas very close to Nepal, and i am very attracted by this method of building . Would love to get advice from some people with experience .

[@1984neuromancer]

Icimod, Nepal.

[@velopartizani]

whats the TOTAL COST ?

[@randallwall2745]

Where can I get more information about contractors and costs of building in Nepal, Dhading for example?

[@factbox001]

I live in the hills of the Himalayas and am thinking of building a rammed earth home for myself. I don't know where to start?

[@Amer99927]

Maybe search for an architect near you who does this kind of work.👍 He/she can definitely guide you.

[@luckywaiba6394]

you can consult with architect or person related to rammed earth work, it might be person featured in this video or any body related to it

[@CrestlessWave]

My dream is to have a small land, where I can build a small earthen home, and grow my own food, and live at peace. Some day, one day.

[@sekebonbinatang3272]

gg

[@cryptoblahblah2074]

What about earthquake?

[@dustinabc]

If you used only hands instead of shovels and form work you could have created even more jobs! (Machines and tools are a blessing. There is no shame in using them, and it actually is wise to.) 3:09

[@hpmsp1138]

contact info please for our chitwan project.thanks

[@chisovlog]

yesko cost kasari parxa ani yo ghar banaunalaai kasari samparka garne hola?😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mahendradaharwal1012]

यदि मिटटी से घर बनाने में भी 800 से 1500 ₹ प्रति वर्गफुट खर्च आता हो तो इन्हे बनवाना कैसे ठीक रहेगा

[@FckYourFeelingsYT]

You skipped the foundation….

[@madanaryal4136]

My question is how do we protect rammed earth house from insects and termites attacks.

[@beejonsahu9922]

Rammed earth = sedimentary rock.. so how will any termite or insect eat rock.😊 . Be assured 🙏

[@oldergeologist]

Beautiful building but not suitable in earthquake zones.

[@bhuwanshrestha5838]

if this man spoke in nepali ,all nepalese would understand.