Earth architecture can be found almost anywhere but in our rush to make use of modern building methods, we have forgotten that it is still with us. Examples range from simple mud shelters to magnificent palaces. Earth for building is always beneath our feet and in time of economic distress, we can always turn to Mother Earth for shelter. The following photographs attempt to present the range and scope of earth architecture on a world-wide scale from modest shelter to monumental efforts, historically and at the present time. In these photographs, it is difficult to determine the basic core of the building, as it is often sheathed with more durable stone or stucco. If they seem to represent poverty or neglect, it is unintentional but mainly to show the underlying fabric. It is possible here to show only the tip of the iceberg. Look around you and you will find earth buildings where you least expect them. The current paper has shown the earth architecture and their samples in the world. The paper has shown the significant and development of earth architecture in the world.

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