Rammed earth

Construction material of damp subsoil

Rammed earth, also called pisé, is a technique for constructing foundations, floors, and walls using compacted natural raw materials such as earth, chalk, lime, or gravel. It is an ancient method that has been revived recently as a sustainable building method. Pisé also refers to a material for sculptures, usually small and made in molds.

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