What Is the Difference Between Hand-Rammed Earth and Rammed Earth With a Mold?

The historical journey of construction also tells the story of humanity. The enduring examples from the past reveal insights into their specific contexts, and the remnants that have survived the elements and decay narrate the development of human technology. In the early days of construction, the common (and often the only) practice available to humans was to use locally available raw materials. For many, this meant building with clay.

What Is the Difference Between Hand-Rammed Earth and Rammed Earth With a Mold?
House in Cunha / Arquipélago Arquitetos © Federico Cairoli House in Cunha / Arquipélago Arquitetos © Federico Cairoli

The historical journey of construction also tells the story of humanity. The enduring examples from the past reveal insights into their specific contexts, and the remnants that have survived the elements and decay narrate the development of human technology. In the early days of construction, the common (and often the only) practice available to humans was to use locally available raw materials. For many, this meant building with clay.

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