{"id":18528,"date":"2024-01-12T12:07:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T12:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/?p=18528"},"modified":"2024-03-14T06:55:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T06:55:40","slug":"rediscovering-rammed-earth-construction-in-modern-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/sustainability\/rediscovering-rammed-earth-construction-in-modern-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Rediscovering rammed earth construction in modern architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"margin-right:10px px;\"><h3>Earthen Elegance<\/h3>\n<h1>Rediscovering rammed earth construction in modern architecture<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"margin-left:00px;\"><h3>Earthen Elegance<\/h3>\n<h2>Rediscovering rammed earth construction in modern architecture<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0%;margin-left : 0%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-right : 0px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 5px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5152.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5152-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5152-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5152-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5152-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5152-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5152.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"><p>In the relentless pursuit of innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in construction, it becomes increasingly imperative to cast a retrospective gaze on age-old practices that once served as the foundation of architectural wisdom. There is a growing acknowledgment that innovation goes beyond merely introducing new elements; it involves refining and enhancing ancient techniques to create the most effective and adaptable materials for present-day applications.<\/p>\n<p>Rammed earth construction, known by various names across cultures, stands as a testament to this philosophy. With roots tracing back to thousands of years, rammed earth extends beyond mere nostalgia, offering a well-rounded approach that intertwines sustainability, aesthetics, and innovation in the ever-evolving tapestry of modern architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Rammed earth is a construction technique that involves compacting a mixture of earth, clay, sand, and gravel within sturdy formwork to create load-bearing walls. This method, dating back thousands of years, relies on the inherent strength and durability of the natural materials used. The process begins with the careful selection of soil, ensuring an optimal blend of clay, silt, sand, and gravel to achieve the desired structural integrity. The chosen mixture is then moistened and meticulously compacted in thin layers within temporary formwork. As each layer is compressed, it gradually solidifies into a robust, monolithic wall. The result is a structure that showcases the raw, organic beauty of the earth, with variations in colour and texture reflecting the distinctive characteristics of the chosen soil.<\/p>\n<p>Rammed earth construction boasts several notable advantages that contribute to its increasing popularity in modern architecture. One key benefit lies in its sustainability, as the primary materials\u2014earth, clay, sand, and gravel\u2014are locally sourced, reducing the environmental impact associated with transportation. The low carbon footprint of rammed earth, achieved through a minimalistic production process, aligns with the global push for eco-friendly building practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1498\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_0864.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_0864-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_0864-400x599.jpg 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_0864-600x899.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_0864-800x1198.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_0864.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\"><p>Additionally, rammed earth structures exhibit exceptional thermal mass properties, providing natural insulation and reducing the need for artificial heating or cooling. This inherent energy efficiency contributes to long-term cost savings and aligns with contemporary demands for environmentally- conscious design. Furthermore, the durability and longevity of rammed earth constructions are noteworthy, as evidenced by centuries-old structures still standing today. The aesthetic appeal of rammed earth, with its unique textures and earthy tones, adds a distinctive touch to architectural designs, allowing for a harmonious integration of tradition and innovation in the built environment.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its compelling advantages, the widespread adoption of rammed earth construction faces certain challenges that limit its prevalence in contemporary building practices. One significant drawback is the bulkiness of the construction process, involving the layer-by-layer compaction of earth within formwork. This can be time-consuming and labour-intensive, making it less attractive for large-scale or time-sensitive construction projects.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the need for skilled craftsmen well-versed in soil dynamics, compaction techniques, and formwork intricacies poses a potential barrier. The reliance of the process on specific soil compositions further restricts its applicability to regions with suitable earth resources, limiting its feasibility in diverse geographical contexts. While protective measures have been devised to address issues such as water resistance, these considerations underscore the challenges that render rammed earth construction less commonly embraced in the contemporary construction landscape, despite its merits.<\/p>\n<p>As the industry continues to explore sustainable alternatives, overcoming these limitations may pave the way for a broader acceptance of this ancient yet promising building technique.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 20px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px ;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2>Rammed earth walls by GoodEarth<\/h2>\n<\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:00px;\"><p>GoodEarth has harnessed the art of rammed earth in two distinctive projects -the Resonance compound wall at Malhar Eco-Village and the Toyota Ecozone stairway wall. The Resonance boundary wall, with its harmonious red hue, stands as a continuity that blends seamlessly with its surroundings, yet strikingly contrasts with the granite stone. Meanwhile, at Toyota, the stairway wall becomes an organic natural painting, a feature that integrates different-coloured soils in gentle curves.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the decision to experiment with rammed earth for the boundary wall, Prashanth Palanisamy, the Director of Design at Good Earth, provides valuable insights into the decision-making process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen mud blocks became an integral part of our projects, rammed earth naturally extended from this groundwork,\u201d explains Prashanth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe decided to use it for the boundary wall of the community, as the mix is almost the same as that of mud block, expressed differently.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At Toyota Ecozone, we experimented by using a variety of different coloured soils that stand out.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-4{ margin-bottom : 10px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5140.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5140-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5140-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5140-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5140-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5140-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5140.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:50% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 3.84%;margin-left : 3.84%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodearth.org.in\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:50% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 3.84%;margin-left : 3.84%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:00px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:00px;\"><p>To showcase the variety of advantages of the material and technique, the Dubai Museum of the Future, as part of its Tomorrow Today exhibition, showcases cutting-edge technologies, including rammed earth tiles.<\/p>\n<p>This signals a potential breakthrough, presenting rammed earth as a sustainable solution for contemporary and future construction challenges. This strategic choice reaffirms that the true spirit of innovation lies in the continuous evolution and enhancement of time-honoured methods, ensuring their resilience in the ever-changing landscape of architecture.<\/p>\n<p>It serves as a tangible reminder that the most sustainable solutions often emerge when we skillfully blend the wisdom of the past with the ingenuity of the present.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) 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