RERc research center

Architecture School, 3rd Year Design Project

The project is to create a Research Center in Cairo University new Campus in 6th October City. The Research Center is to study and research sustainable construction systems, it includes several labs, production area, conference hall and an Exhibit. The idea of the project is to be built using a sustainable construction system so the building itself becomes part of the research process. And the chosen construction system is Rammed Earth.

RAMMED EARTH

What, Why & How?

What? Rammed earth construction is the process of ramming a mixture of aggregates, like gravel, sand, silt and clay into a formwork to create walls. When the earth is dry the formwork is removed to reveal solid monolithic walls.

How? Rammed earth walls are constructed by ramming a mixture of selected aggregates -that can be from the project site or brought from a quarry-, including gravel, sand, silt and a small amount of clay, into place between flat panels called form-work.

Why? Rammed earth has many advantages; it is environmentally friendly, it is also strong, durable, extremely low maintenance, fire proof , reduces noise and it is non-toxic, non-polluting and breathes which creates healthy spaces for users.

LOCATION

The site location is on the new campus of Cairo University, the campus is on Waslet Dahsour Road, in 6th October city, the location is near Mall of Arabia and Nile University.

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