What does it cost to build an adobe or rammed earth home?
There are many factors in the cost of a home. The cost to build in Las Cruces, New Mexico will be different than the costs in Austin, Texas. The material costs (are there adobes available locally?) as well as the labor costs vary (are you building it yourself or is a contractor building it?). We build custom homes. The cost of a rammed earth home is comparable to other types of custom homes. Costs vary depending on things like: site preparations, plumbing fixtures, ceiling finishes, appliances, flooring, utility connections, doors, cabinets, etc. The actual wall system is typically only 8-10% of the home cost. It is not realistic to quote prices without a design. Home size is only one aspect of cost in homes, which is why cost per square foot estimates do not give you a realistic picture.
