Are Adobe Houses Sustainable?
Natural Building
MARCH 24, 2021
Building with adobe — a material created by mixing clay-rich soil with straw, sand, and other organic materials — has been in use since 8300 BC. This is sustainable because the materials have low embodied energy, are locally abundant, and can create energy-efficient buildings. The word “Adobe” derives from the Arabic “al ??b”
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