Rammed Earth Bamboo Powder Brick

Material categories:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Plant / Plant based

Identification number:

22-0000-312-a

Sample produced by:

XIANGMEI XIAO May

Sample date:

15 Dec 2022 (Produced)

Sample condition:

Intact

Process-driven material

The hexagonal brick is composed of five layers of a 1:1 mixture of compacted clay and bamboo powder. With a thickness of 4 cm, the brick weighs only 190 g-210 g. To increase the surface water repellency, the bricks were coated with 8 g of acrylic-based wood wax oil.

State:

Solid

Ecological Attributes

Recycling Percentage: 50% or more

Reclaimed Components: Below 50%

Recycling potential: High

Expected Lifespan: 5-10 years

Degradation: 1-5 years

Fabrication Process

Forming (including compacting/compressing)

Properties

Porous

Waterproof

Form

Block

Sensory Attributes

Touch: Firm

Tactile Warmth: Tempered

Flexibility: Stiff

Resilience: Brittle

Odour: Moderate

Glossiness: Glossy

Transparency: Opaque