A comprehensive global survey of earthen architecture, showcasing the beauty, sustainability, and cultural diversity of mud building traditions. This richly illustrated hardcover explores vernacular mud structures from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, demonstrating the sophistication of techniques developed over millennia. Dethier examines the environmental advantages, aesthetic qualities, and social contexts of earth construction, celebrating mud as a viable and elegant building material. The book features stunning photography of everything from West African mosques to Middle Eastern kasbahs, making it essential for architects, designers, students of vernacular architecture, and anyone interested in sustainable building practices and the relationship between architecture and place.
192 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.
A comprehensive global survey of earthen architecture, showcasing the beauty, sustainability, and cultural diversity of mud building traditions. This richly illustrated hardcover explores vernacular mud structures from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, demonstrating the sophistication of techniques developed over millennia. Dethier examines the environmental advantages, aesthetic qualities, and social contexts of earth construction, celebrating mud as a viable and elegant building material. The book features stunning photography of everything from West African mosques to Middle Eastern kasbahs, making it essential for architects, designers, students of vernacular architecture, and anyone interested in sustainable building practices and the relationship between architecture and place.
192 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.