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The art of working with the ditch reed

Common reed and green building

The common reed has always been used as construction material. Today these plants are particularly appreciated in green building for their properties. First and foremost, due to its natural origin: it grows spontaneously and requires no special care or treatments. All it needs are favourable climatic conditions. In addition, reeds can be composted once their life cycle is over.
The common reed is absolutely non-toxic. Throughout its different phases, from harvesting to final use, it is never harmful for the environment or for human health. Reeds are excellent acoustic and temperature insulators and are perfect to create internal and external layers, as they are not damaged by humidity. They also work very well as false ceilings or dividing walls. Finally, reeds are also hygroscopic and resistant to humidity and rot, to rodents and to mould.