MUD BRICK / ADOBE _ Mud is one of the oldest building materials in the world. When molded and dried in the sun, it becomes adobe, which has been used for centuries in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia for its thermal and acoustic insulation properties. In Taray (Peru), the Quincho Bernarda Community Center is dedicated to gatherings and group activities. Built in exposed adobe, it shows how this traditional material can be used today to create contemporary spaces that are suited to the climate and culture of the Andes. GREENED ROOFS _ Long associated with vernacular architecture in northern Europe, greened roofs are now recognized as solutions for climate adaptation and comfort. By combining vegetation and substrate, they improve thermal comfort through shading, thermal inertia, and evapotranspiration, while helping to stabilize indoor temperatures and contributing to acoustic comfort. They are now deployed in cities such as Copenhagen, Berlin, Basel, Paris, and Vienna, as well as New York and Chicago. In India, pilot projects are emerging in Delhi and Bengaluru, supported by public initiatives and international climate financing. Tradition at the heart of contemporary responses Traditional materials and vernacular know-how (rooted in local practices) now play a strategic role in deliberations on building resilience and comfort. Designed using local resources and shaped by centuries of adaptation to climate conditions, these solutions can be combined with contemporary methods. PORTFOLIO Opened in 2022, the Forest Campus in Warsaw (Poland) continues to make its mark as an esthetic and technical success story, particularly with its roof garden. 68 69
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