Thatched Roofs: History, Performance and Possibilities in Architecture

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At first glance, Dorte Mandrup's design for the Wadden Sea Center seems to mimic the landscape. Its low height, its horizontal lines and, above all, its materiality make it a modern building in perfect harmony with the local nature. But its connection also encompasses the built heritage of the region, more specifically because of its covering with straw, harvested and dried close to the land. This is an extremely traditional and historic building technique, but which is rarely attributed to contemporary buildings. In this article we will rescue some of the history of this natural material, its constructive characteristics and some examples of use.

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Wadden Sea Centre / Dorte Mandrup A/S. Image © Adam Mørk
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Cite: Souza, Eduardo. "Thatched Roofs: History, Performance and Possibilities in Architecture" [Telhados de sapê: história, desempenho e possibilidades na arquitetura] 29 Feb 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/978061/thatched-roofs-history-performance-and-possibilities-in-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

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