Vernacular heritage and earthen architecture : contributions for sustainable development / editors, Mariana Correia, Gilberto Carlos & Sandra Rocha, Escola Superior Gallaecia, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal
Theme 1. Cultural heritage and building cultures -- theme 2. Materials and constructive techniques -- theme 3. Territory and environmental adaptation -- theme 4. Energy efficiency and sustainable design -- theme 5. Natural hazards and risk mitigation -- theme 6. Education and new research focus
Summary
In a continuously changing world, there has been a growing interest in the protection of vernacular heritage and earthen architecture. The need to protect and enhance this fragile heritage via intelligent responses to threats from nature and the environment has become evident. Historically, vernacular heritage research focussed on philosophical aspects and surveys, while earthen architecture studies emphasized earthen material and construction techniques. However, for these particular forms of heritage to survive, academic research had to shift its focus, so as to respond to new challenges. Ver
Notes
"Proceedings of CIAV 2013, 7th ATP, VERSUS, Vila Nova De Cerveira, Portugal, 16-20 October 2013."
