Poured Earth: Clay-Based Construction Method Modeled on Concrete Casting
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
Material research studio Matter at Hand has developed Poured Earth, a prototype clay-based construction method that mimics concrete casting techniques. The innovation aims to make earthen building materials more accessible and easier to work with compared to traditional methods like rammed earth and cob, while maintaining the sustainability benefits of natural materials.
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Material research studio Matter at Hand, founded by Assemble co-founder Lewis Jones, has created a prototype clay-based construction method
emulates casting concrete
hailed for their sustainability benefits
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