About Rammed Designs
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in stabilised rammed earth construction, Benno brings deep knowledge of the material to every project. Founded by a seasoned industry professional, our company is built on decades of real-world knowledge, backed by formal qualifications including: - Certificate III in Carpentry - Certificate III in Structural Landscaping - Certificate IV in Building and Construction With an extensive background across residential, commercial, and custom earthwork projects, we understand how to bring ideas to life—safely, efficiently, and beautifully. We also hold current high-risk work licences, including: - Advanced Rigging - Advanced Scaffolding - Open Crane Licence - Elevated Work Platform (EWP) These certifications allow us to take on complex builds with confidence and safety at the forefront. Whether you're an architect looking for an expert in natural materials, a builder who needs a reliable specialist subcontractor, or a homeowner at the early design stage, Rammed Designs offers the skill, integrity and experience to bring the vision to life.
The Person Behind the Business
Director Benno Blake has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in stabilised rammed earth construction. His work spans residential, commercial and architectural projects.
Rammed Designs is a new company. Benno's experience is not.
How We Work
We work with architects, engineers and builders. Every project gets a proper consultation, not a ballpark figure over the phone. We assess your site, review your drawings, and provide a detailed, itemised quote based on actual wall volumes.
We don't cut corners on materials, testing or records. We use tested material and provide compressive strength (UCS) results and a construction record at handover.
If you're an architect or builder looking for a rammed earth subcontractor who shows up, communicates, and delivers, we're the call to make.
Ready to Talk?
Whether you’re exploring rammed earth for the first time or you’ve got drawings ready to go, we’re happy to have a conversation. No obligation, no pressure — just a straight conversation about what’s possible.