The residential sector consumes a significant amount of energy worldwide. Therefore, it is
important to study, analyse and implement bioclimatic architectural systems that contribute to …

Iran is one of the oldest countries in the world, benefiting from adobe-based architecture.
The present study investigates the effect of dynamic compaction on mechanical properties of …

The association of natural fibers and raw land soil has many advantages (thermal control,
sound insulation, mechanical behavior, etc.). However, the major issue with the use of these …

The study investigates the enhancements in the load carrying capacity, crack resistance and
energy absorption properties provided by the addition of hemp fibres in an earthen material …

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the earthen architecture and
construction scientific literature production at present, analysing the historical evolution …

As a building material, earth is known to be a natural humidity regulator and to improve
comfort inside buildings, making it a good choice for indoor plastering. The clayey phase …

VULNERABILITY STUDY OF EARTH WALLS IN URBAN FORTIFICATIONS USING CAUSE-EFFECT
MATRIXES AND GIS: THE CASE OF SEVILLE, CARMONA AND Page 1 www.maajournal.com …

The impacts of buildings on the environment and on the health of the inhabitants are priority
issues nowadays. For many environmental, social and economic reasons, the demand for …

This study presents a methodology generated for the preventive conservation of defensive
earthen architecture, applied to the case of the Lojuela Castle (Lecrin Valley, Granada …

In recent years it has been noticed the progressive disappearance of vernacular sustainable
building technologies all over the world mainly due to a strong urban rehabilitation process …