Adobe

Sun-dried mud bricks used for sustainable, vernacular construction.

Overview

Adobe, made from mud and straw, is used in adobe construction for durable, insulated walls.

Core Characteristics

• High thermal mass and sustainability.
• Used in walls and domes.
• Cost-effective and eco-friendly.

Notable Examples

• Taos Pueblo (New Mexico, 1000 CE, adobe village).
• Great Mosque of Djenné (Mali, 1907, adobe structure).

Architectural Connections

• Traditional: Vernacular roots.
• Residential: Eco-friendly homes.
• African and North American: Regional use.

Influence and Legacy

Adobe, used by Chitra Vishwanath, supports neo-vernacular.

Related Concepts & Architects

Laurie Baker (related architect), Sustainability (theory), Wall (element), Sustainable Architecture (movement)