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Rammed earth construction, also known as pisé de terre or simply pisé, is an age-old building method that has seen a revival in recent years as people seek low-impact building materials and natural building methods. 

A mixture of sand and clay is rammed into forms. When the walls have been sufficiently shaped, the forms are removed.

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