Investigation and Analysis of Sustainability of New Seismic Rammed Earth Buildings in Jinning County, Yunnan Province

With the promotion of “green building” and the concept of sustainable development, rammed earth architecture is receiving increasing attention. In this study, a practical study was conducted to critically assess whether the new rammed earth buildings in Dabaiyi Village, a demonstration site in Jinning County, Yunnan Province, whether meet the needs of local residents, whether they are environmental friendly and have good sustainability. The survey found that the modern rammed earth architecture in Jinning County is sustainable, even though it has deficiencies in team building, owner communication and floor plan layout.