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It is an ancient building material transformed by modern technology.
Researchers in Melbourne are developing a 3D printer that can build houses using just earth and plant fibres. They say the aim is to construct low-cost, environmentally friendly housing, using just the dirt beneath our feet.
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Dr Mohamed Gomaa, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering, Swinburne University
Peter Hickson, President, Earth Building Association of Australia
