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Malawi Vernacular Architecture
Documentation for Preservation

Sun dried Bricks







Sun dried bricks are formed by packing mud into a form. They are then laid out and left to dry in the sun.
Sun dried bricks are formed by packing mud into a form. They are then laid out and left to dry in the sun.
The sun is the heat source which dries the bricks. The bricks would harden more in a kiln and thus sun dried bricks are not as durable or as desireable.



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