Mud house you said ? How can this be ? How can it stand the difficult weather, rainy seasons and months of violent heat ? Is this a joke ? Maybe... Maybe not. From the beginning of history, dried soil have been the most widely used building material in the world, there must be a reason...
Check out a few of these facts below.

Earthwalls improve the quality of the indoor environment.

Unlike wood-frame buildings, packed full of potentially harmful manufactured materials which can outgas hazardous fumes for months, an earth walled building with a natural finish emits no toxins whatsoever.

The ability of a solid earth wall to store energy for long periods of time results in interior temperatures that change very little from day to night. Mass walls absorb solar energy during winter days and theradiate that energy to offset nighttime heat losses within the building.

In the summer months, the mass of the walls absorbs excess heat generated during the day, keeping the inside spaces surprisingly cool, then releases that stored heat to the clear night sky.

And because the energy that controls the temperature inside the building radiates directly from the mass of the walls, the quality of the comfort inside is noticeably different than in a space regulated through mechanically altered air.

Walls built of raw earth in China, Africa, India and even the cold wet climates of northern Europe continue to provide shelter after several hundred years of use. With the addition of concrete foundations, we can say in total confidence that our earth walls can last for centuries.

And like all other masonry wall systems, whether they are brick, stone, or concrete, exterior maintenance is virtually eliminated.

Two important reasons for choosing to build with solid earth walls are that they are fireproof and resistant to damage from termites and other insects.

Both these factors contribute to greater longevity, of course, but they can also mean an important increase in safety for you and for future owners.

So, "What happens when it rains?" The answer is that if the soil is selected properly and the wall constructed according to specifications, the finished product is as at least as resistant to deterioration as the parent rock from which the soil came, and some cases even more so.

Tests conducted on samples of finished walls demonstrate that stabilized earth can be completely saturated for months at a time without any deterioration whatsoever.

However not all soils are ideal, and because earth loses its insulative properties when it becomes wet, in climates where rainfall can be extreme like India, walls should be protected against saturation with ample roof overhangs and raised foundations.

Perhaps the best reason to build with earth is the boost it can give to the health of the planet. Earth is an unprocessed, widely available building material with virtually no side effects associated with its harvesting or use. Since an earth walled building saves construction and energy resources, doesn't pollute, and lasts practically forever it a wise investment in the future of the planet.