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Are there any homes in Haiti made of raw earth bricks? There are many benefits to this. They regulate indoor temperature, have great insulating value, naturally non-combustible. It also has a great environmental benefit: Concrete construction around the world accounts for about 8% of the carbon dioxide emissions.

Senegal architects ditch concrete for earth in revival of old techniques Construction is booming in Dakar, where unfinished apartment blocks tower over most streets, their exposed concrete bricks a dull uniform grey.

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Why I'm an architect that designs for social impact, not buildings | Liz Ogbu | TEDxMidAtlantic This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. How can we combine the hard skills of design and the soft skills of...