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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.
Written by
Sara Sparrow
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Atelier Koe © By Reg
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
Photography
Jeff Goldberg/Esto - DUST
Do you know that many ancient buildings and monuments you appreciate are constructed using the rammed earth construction technique? It’s a unique and natural way of construction where a damp mix of soil, clay, sand, gravel, and other earthy materials is used for compacting. Sometimes cement is also used as a stabilizing agent.
Written by
Vivek Agrawal
Photography
Jeff Goldberg/Esto - DUST