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Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture contributions for sustainable development ; proceedings of CIAV 2013, 7th ATP, Versus, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, 16-20 October 2013 by Correia, Mariana (editor);Carlos, Gilberto (editor);Rocha, Sandra (editor) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture contributions for sustainable development ; proceedings of CIAV 2013, 7th ATP, Versus, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, 16-20 October 2013 about?

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. **Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture** gathers contributions of key international researchers from 50 countries, and covers a wide variety of topics: • Cultural heritage and building cultures • Materials and construction techniques • Territory and environmental adaptation • Energy effi ciency and sustainable design • Natural hazards and risk mitigation • Education and research focus **Vernacular Heritage & Earthen Architecture: Contributions for Sustainable Development** discusses the threats that vernacular and earthen heritage are facing, and refl ects on their important contribution

Who reads Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture contributions for sustainable development ; proceedings of CIAV 2013, 7th ATP, Versus, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, 16-20 October 2013?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Correia, Mariana (editor);Carlos, Gilberto (editor);Rocha, Sandra (editor)
Publisher
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Published
2013
Language
EN
ISBN
9781482229097
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Engineering, Architecture, Art

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