The Demo Rammed Earth Wall in Mankoadze, was developed as a full-scale demonstration project to showcase the feasibility of cement-free rammed earth construction under local climatic conditions. Designed as both a prototype and a long-term field experiment, the wall serves as an important milestone in the development of sustainable building solutions for the Mankoadze Riviera Project.

The project was conceived to demonstrate to the client that high-quality, durable structures can be built using locally available earth without the need for cement stabilization. Constructed exclusively from locally sourced soil, the wall provides a realistic representation of the materials and construction methods intended for future buildings on the site.

The structure is founded on a concrete base and measures approximately 2.7 metres in height, 40 centimetres in thickness. It was built using a traditional timber formwork system. Construction was completed in two weeks.

Beyond its demonstrative function, the wall also serves as a practical test structure. Material analyses were carried out during construction to support the development of an optimized cement-free rammed earth mix capable of withstanding the region's tropical rainfall and erosion. The wall will remain exposed to natural weather conditions for an extended monitoring period, allowing us to evaluate its long-term durability and gather valuable data on erosion resistance.

In addition to its research purpose, the Demo Rammed Earth Wall has been designed to become the entrance landmark of the Mankoadze Riviera Project, symbolising the project's commitment to environmentally responsible, low-carbon construction and the intelligent use of local resources. This demonstration project provides the technical foundation for future rammed earth buildings on site.