Materials-Lab: rammes earth cupola

In a building workshop students will construct a 1:1 dome with prefabricated rammed-earth-Elements under the tutelage of clay construction pioneer Martin Rauch.

Step-by-step procedure, regular interim discussions with experts, interdisciplinary cooperation with mudbrick building experts and engineers

Linking of theory and practice in construction training, holistic understanding of construction and architectural expression, clay as a promising future building material, construction of a prototype, development of clay coupling constructions, the factory workshop as a learning environment

Continuation in the ordinary course offerings more difficult than Thought. The effort for real buildings is enormous.

«The rammed earth cupola project for me was an extraordinary experience within the architecture school because I was allowed to accompany a project with all its facets to execution. In particular, it was exciting, on the more theory-laden studying at ETH less Weighted physical, practical and tactile aspects of a architectural design assist in its implementation, which make the complex genesis of architecture so exciting. it was also nice to meet the Community level of architectural practice, because you have noticed that every step taken in the long chain of sub-steps to the success of a high-quality and innovative project has its importance and requires great care. » Manuel Däster

dont give up!

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