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rammed earth

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The Gateway Trailhead for the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is well under way. It’s being built with rammed earth walls using materials from the excavation of the site. How very green! The entire project is indeed very green and the brainchild of acclaimed architect Phil Weddel. It’s a fascinating process to watch.
(Click on the words “rammed earth walls” to learn how it’s done).
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