Experimental Reed and Earth Wall Construction

Experimental Reed and Earth Wall Construction

Construction Experiment

2021

This experimental structure explores the use of reed as a flexible, modular framework for wall infill, paired with traditional earthen plaster. The system was filled with a local agricultural byproduct—a fast-growing wild plant traditionally burned by farmers in the Ghuta region. Rather than discarding it, the project repurposed this material as a sustainable, biodegradable filler within the reed. The aim was to test a lightweight and adaptable wall system built entirely from local resources. Architecture students participated in the design and construction process, engaging with vernacular knowledge through hands-on experimentation. The project served as both a structural test and a pedagogical tool, reconnecting emerging practitioners with site-responsive, low-impact building traditions.

metmar.studio: Experimental Reed and Earth Wall Construction
metmar.studio: Experimental Reed and Earth Wall Construction
metmar.studio: Experimental Reed and Earth Wall Construction



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