Rammed Earth Block Machine
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The Mountain Institute’s rammed earth block (REB) machine uses dirt
and a small amount of cement to make high quality building blocks for
houses and other structures at low cost. The Mountain Institute (TMI) believes
this environmentally-sensitive technology,
which has now been introduced to the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, is
ideal for construction and economic development
in a number of regions where TMI operates. |
[Machine built by TMI-trained machine shop in Llasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.]
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[Tibetan Builder Chumpe Tsering in front of complete cottage.]
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By giving local people the ability to make this machine, TMI intends
to create opportunity and jobs. TMI’s process for technology transfer
is outlined in Program Activities. A number
of other links, listed at the bottom of this page, provide information
on TMI’s machine and related activities.
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Program information contact: Tel. 202-452-1636
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[Machine Designer Jim Underwood (at right) with manufacturing trainees in Lhasa.]
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[Beginning stages of construction for a guest cottage in Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.]
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