Lary Lenke , P.E. Earthen construction exists throughout the United States in various forms such as adobe, and rammed earth construction. These earthen building materials have given way to construction methods that rely heavily on costly imported resources. Adobe-like soil is a plentiful resource in most parts of the United States.
Conventional adobes are brick or tile like components.
Recommendations for building code language and recommended practice for such monolithic earthen construction are also being developed.