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There are many different types of rammed earth, all involving different materials. The process can use soil, silt, gravel, clay, cement, and sand; just to name a few. This material is then compacted by being placed between wooden and metal shutters.
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Sara Sparrow
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Atelier Koe © By Reg
Extreme weather conditions make it hard for people to live safely and peacefully in their homes. From the windows to the floors, to the roof and walls, plenty of things go into making your home safe. Whether you live in an area with dry, scorching heat or monsoon rainy seasons, protecting your home from the elements is important.
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Allen Brown
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Ziggy
Sometimes it can be challenging to find a home that has everything you're looking for, so custom designing and building your new home is the way to do it. You put a lot of trust into those building your dream house, so you need to ensure that you hire the best home builders to get the job done.
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Razel Senolos
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Paul Brennan
Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative source of energy not only for commercial buildings but also for homes. Since it’s safe and sustainable, there’s no danger in maximizing solar energy for your household needs. You can leverage the tips above to make the best use of your clean energy.
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Harvey France
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Vanitjan (cover image)
Rammed earth has a way of giving a touch of timelessness to any project. Talk of the Great Wall of China or Spain’s Alhambra, all built over a 1000 years ago but still holding up. Their versatility and beauty prove the actual worth of the rammed earth building techniques. 
Written by
Dan Martin
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Jeff Goldberg/Esto - DUST