Clayworks' low carbon wall finishes aesthetically inspired by monolithic rammed earth.

Producer of sustainable, natural wall finishes, Clayworks unveils its Rammed Earth range.

Launching to the commercial sector at Material Matters this week (18-21 September, Oxo Tower Wharf, London), the new exterior finish has been developed in response to the globally growing demand for low carbon construction and sustainable wall surfaces that "echo the authenticity and feel of monolithic rammed earth".

Clayworks’ Rammed Earth finishes have been developed as an answer to the complex and technical challenges of building with monolithic mass - an ancient, natural construction method. Traditional rammed earth architecture requires many tonnes of compressed earth to create buildings with structural integrity, prohibiting its use and viability in most urban and retrofit contexts.

Rammed Earth can be applied as an entirely customisable 7-10 millimetre thick wall build up, suitable for all wall and construction types - revolutionising the way natural building techniques can be applied in contemporary spaces to deliver a wholly natural and sustainable option to typical chemical-based plaster surfaces.

First launched as an interior range in 2019, Clayworks has since partnered with internationally acclaimed architects and designers including OMA, Neri & Hu and Studio Mai to deliver rammed earth interiors in restaurants, retail spaces and homes across the world.

The collection is made from 100% natural clays, minerals, and sands, and is coloured with natural earth pigments, emulating the textural and tonal characteristics of monolithic earth architecture. Each layer is produced, pressed and compacted by hand, and so the colour and width of layers is entirely customisable through Clayworks’ bespoke finish service.

Using no water and producing minimal waste in the production phase, the Rammed Earth finish is a low carbon design alternative omitting harmful chemicals or VOCs (volatile organic compounds). The environmental impact of using Clayworks means saving up to 2.4 kilograms of embodied carbon per square metre of construction.

Visitors to Material Matters will have the opportunity to experience the Rammed Earth finishes firsthand while exploring the potential applications across different settings. You can also discover more here.