Using local materials
General description
The use of locally available materials keeps emissions for transportation low, activates the local ecosystem of knowledge, and strengthens the local economy. Supply chains are usually well established and there is accordance regarding the local building code. Furthermore, the proximity of construction site and available materials has logistical advantages.
Examples
Résilience
Stains, France
In this project, the utilisation of raw earth is prominent in various forms. A total of 6,000 units of compressed earth blocks were reclaimed from the Bellastock festival and employed in constructing the "Trombe wall", a bioclimatic element. The outside ground surface is covered with re-used granite cobblestone provided by the city of Paris. The earth excavated from the site itself was utilised as plaster, blended with shredded cardboard sourced from the site. Additionally, it was used as rammed earth in conjunction with crushed concrete.