Orkidstudio builds passive solar African orphanage using earthbag construction
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The Nakuru earthbag orphanage stands out from the surrounding architectural typology, which is dominated by stone and concrete homes. The use of local earth as the primary construction material not only gives the orphanage a warm appearance, but also absorbs
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