RAMMED EARTH!

RAMMED EARTH!
Biotexture completed an interesting rammed earth project this fall in Colorado. All the material came from a mine within 20 miles of the building site, which is reflected in the "local" feel of the color and strata lines of the wall. We were able to work with Randy Fox, an expert from Rammed Earth Development out of Tuscon who headed up the first phase of the project, while we took over and completed the rest. The project is now under construction so all we have are some unfinished pics, but we will post the finished pics in a couple months!

Enjoy a slideshow of Biotexture projects

Colorado Strawbale Association (COSBA)

Looking for an architect, engineer, insurance or builder for a strawbale project?

A great place to find it is at the Colorado Strawbale Association website- http://www.coloradostrawbale.org/

BIOTEXTURE Straw bale builders: Reed mat wall systems

I have had some questions concerning the aforesaid interior wall system lately.

Reed mats are small diameter bamboo which are wired together and come in rolls which are stapled to framing members and plastered for interior wall systems.


The overall benefits of using bamboo reed mats center around the low embodied energy, environmentally benign aspects, and the interior air quality benefits.
Prices are comparable to drywall.

BIOTEXTURE Colorado Strawbale builders

2009 is a challenging season for construction but we are holding strong!