Cocciopesto lime floors are a high-performance, traditional Roman flooring system that outperforms modern limecrete alternatives in both durability and comfort. By incorporating crushed terracotta (cocciopesto) into the lime mix, the floor gains exceptional thermal mass—storing and slowly releasing heat to provide a naturally warm, stable indoor climate while reducing energy use. In this video, architect Nicolo Nigri walks through the flooring project he carried out in his own home. He explains:
This is both a technical insight into traditional building methods and a case study of how historic materials can meet today’s performance demands.