Well, this earthen structure composed
of 230m of simple, natural materials, looks like unassuming, yet it is in fact
the longest rammed earth wall in Australia. The purpose behind to build to
accommodate cattle workers during mustering season in the blazing Western
Australia outback, the eco-friendly formation represents a shift in the
approach to architectural design of this sort. It is built by Luigi Rosselli
Architects and tucked into the edge of a sand dune; this "Great Wall of
Australia" is a brilliant example of simple, eco-conscious design. This
brilliant design has been fully acknowledged by Australian Institute of
Architects, and expectantly represents a shift towards similarly eco-friendly
architecture in the future.
The beautiful wall is constructed
mainly using iron-rich, sandy clay obtained from the building site and gravel
from an adjacent river, which are bound together using water from a local bore
hole. Thus, this ancient method forms the exterior façade that is then built
into a sand dune which forms the rear and roof of the building. Moreover simple
in theory, this results in a structure that naturally stays cool, even in the scorching
heat of the outback.
Therefore, the continuous building contains twelve
earth-covered apartments, separated by angled verandas to keep privacy. The
talented designer “Sarah Foletta” makes an interior space with a minimalistic
yet live-able style, and a central hub on top of the wall offers a place for
residents to meet and socialize.
Furthermore, it may looks decidedly elementary, yet this natural,
energy-efficient approach towards housing development will save time, money,
and resources.
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