Rammed Earth Elementary School
Elementary School
Set in the vast desert landscape of Niamey, Niger, this traditional elementary school seamlessly connects culture with its surroundings.
The rustic and natural appearance of this building reflects the particular landscape of the zone. Its thick, sturdy walls protect the children, sheltering them from the desert’s extremes and external noise, creating a calm and safe space where they can focus, play, and learn peacefully.
The earth mix used for this project included laterite, desert sand, cement, and StampTerra.
Project Overview Data
Foundations: 36m x 1m x 1m = 36 m3
Reinforced Concrete beams: 36m x 0.40m x 0.40 m = 5.76 m3
External Walls: 36 m x 3 m x 0.40 m = 43.2 m3
Total Stabilized Dirt: 79.2 m3 – 198 tons
Total StampTerra used: 80 Liters
Total Cement used: 6 Tons
