Ancient building technology of rammed earth is coming back

Some of the most famous buildings in the world are made from earth and clay, and they date back thousands of years. Now earth homes are making a comeback, as engineers try to reduce carbon emissions. Manuel Rueda has the story from Colombia.

This story originally aired on Feb. 18, 2025.

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