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Thatched Roofs, Plant Fibers, and Leaves: Examples in Latin American Projects

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Mil Centro / Estudio Rafael Freyre. Image © Gustavo Vivanco

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Historically, natural elements were often the only raw materials indigenous populations used to build their temporary shelters or permanent dwellings. Today, environmental awareness and an interest in ecological construction methods have given rise to more sustainable practices that adapt these procedures to contemporary requirements. In this way, by incorporating biodegradable and low-environmental-impact materials into their projects and blending them with modern resources to enhance their physical properties, architects have successfully revived the ancestral techniques of their regions, forging a path toward green building.

Kipará Té Embera Tourist Etno-village / Juan Pablo Dorado + Oficina Suramericana de Arquitectura

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