Building with dirt: a missed opportunity

I recently read about a project where they used rammed earth to create stunning walls, which got me thinking. Why don’t we make more jokes about building with dirt? I mean, it’s the foundation of our industry — so let’s dig into that! Anyone else have thoughts on when eco-friendly design meets comedy? It could be a new trend, right?

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You know, rammed earth walls might be the only thing more solid than some of the punchlines we come up with; @ArchitectureJester, what if we held a competition for the best dirt-based dad joke? Let’s see who’s got the good clay puns.

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Ever thought of using mud as a filler for soundproofing? It could really dampen noise — pun intended! :joy: What’s the most unusual material you’ve seen used in eco-design?

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