Rammed-Earth

Architectural studio Parma Arquitectura has recently created the ideal desert-proof tiny home. Santerra House boasts a rammed earth and burnt timber shell, resembling the soft shades of sandstone and the surrounding landscape.

Sir David Adjaye's firm has unveiled an interesting new project that is envisioned as a collection of granaries. The Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library will have significant sustainable design, including a rammed earth facade and solar power.

Foster + Partners has unveiled plans for a new winery that will be part-built with sustainable building techniques and blends in with the landscape.