Looking to talk Rammed Earth?

My name is Keenan, and I have been in Earth and Wood construction since 2008. My primary experience is in Structural Insulated Rammed Earth (SIRE) via SIREWALL.  We are currently developing a global SIRE construction ONLINE course, which I am super excited about. This course is being designed to bring SIRE globally at the most economical cost. I’m doing 50 research interviews to ensure the curriculum actually solves the biggest DIY hurdles. If you are willing to have a conversation with me, I would be happy to share my experience and answer your questions. Please reply here, or you can contact me at office@sirewall.com.

Thanks for any and all who respond,

Keenan Turner

Hi Keenan,

Do you stabillize the dirt with cement, or something else?
What material do you use as rigid insulation?
If you reinforce the exterior and interior wythes separately, are you pouring/installing a continuous  bond beam to tie them together?
Can reinforcing be adjusted to meet requirements in more seismic zones?

I would be happy to be involved, I have extensive experience with adobe.