On a steep, south-facing slope in the town of Schlins in Vorarlberg – Austria’s western most province – stands a house and atelier belonging to Martin Rauch, a pioneer in loam construction. The loam excavated on site was used as building material, from the foundations to the roof, and for exterior walls as well as for fitting out. Loam’s versatility is astonishing: while still moist, it was utilized for the rammed earth walls, floor assemblies and the kitchen stove. It was fired to attain a water-resistant covering for the terrace and roof, as well as ornamental ceramic tiles. The stair steps are of compacted loam reinforced with steel wire.
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