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Sustainable cities made from mud, why not in Somalia?

Title
Sustainable cities made from mud, why not in Somalia?
Publisher
Alexandre
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Source
BBC
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Language
English
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Masonry
Description

Mud buildings are remarkably good at keeping us cool in summer and warm in winter, and withstanding extreme weather. In the search for more sustainable buildings, architects are returning to this overlooked, age-old construction material.