Publicomos

Réf.

43281

Type

thesis

Titre

Regional distinctiveness of earthen structures : construction techniques and conservation approaches. A comparison of mudwall / cob buildings in Perthshire – Scotland and Normandy – France

Langues

English

Auteurs

Rodrigues, Chenelle Fatima

Date

2015

Pages

134 p.

Mots-clés

building techniques / preservation / conservation of cultural heritage / architecture / earth architecture / building typologies / architectural styles / building materials / structures of buildings / doctrine / conservation of historic sites / economic aspects / social aspects / comparative analysis / documentation / landscape surveys / social surveys / causes of deterioration / effects of deterioration / prevention of deterioration / cultural landscapes / human settlement sites / intangible heritage / vernacular architecture / oral tradition / rituals / craftsmanship / traditional knowledge / vernacular landscapes / tangible and intangible

Pays mentionnés

France / United Kingdom

Monuments et sites

Perthshire, Scotland, UK / Normandy, France / Parc Naturel Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin, France

Résumé en anglais

Earth is the most basic construction material, indigenous to many parts of the world and interestingly, regionally diverse and distinct. Over the centuries, lack of understanding made its use in building obsolete. Fortunately, earth buildings, in the current, modern times have begun being recognised for their durability and sustainability. In conserving the earth building tradition various methods are being adopted. While most efforts are being directed towards material understanding, extent of intervention and technical repairs, there is little insight into traditional habits that naturally conserved these buildings. Such aspects imbibe in conservation today, can make the practice better and simpler.

Document joint

Earthen Structures in Scotland & France.UoE.ChenelleFR.pdf

Licence

Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (BY-NC-ND)