Sustainable reuse of earthen architecture and its lessons for contemporary architecture
measure the
real possibilities
To measure the real possibilities of the contribution of the rehabilitation of traditional earthen dwellings and of the construction of new earthen buildings in consolidated historic contexts. Aspects examined will include the processes of decarbonisation, adaptation to climate change, and energy saving while respecting the heritage values of vernacular architecture.
provide feasible
guidelines and actions
To provide feasible guidelines and actions to execute sustainable rehabilitation and construction interventions with earth in urban and rural historic settings, taking into account all aspects of cultural, heritage, social, economic and environmental sustainability.
promote
the rehabilitation
To promote the rehabilitation of existing dwellings and the construction of new earthen architecture as a valid possibility for the future, aiming for environmental, sociocultural and socioeconomic sustainability.
