Briefing

Why learning to build like our ancestors is essential for the survival of the planet

By 2017-10-04T06:00:00

Technology School of Guelmim, Morocco

From earthquake-defying Himalayan skyscrapers to the accidental discovery of hemp’s air-conditioning properties, a new book combs the planet for vernacular building techniques

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