Topics

The conference aims to gather the international scientific community on earthen construction.

We welcome academic and industrial contributions to the usage of earthen-based building materials.

Contribution from authors on the following topics is encouraged:

• Architecture and cultural heritage

• architectural design, vernacular and contemporary architecture, conservation and repair of cultural heritage

• Durability and fire resistance

  •  natural weathering, artificial durability testing, freeze/thaw, performance when in contact with water, exposure to extreme temperatures, effect of surface coatings and treatments

• Hygrothermal and comfort

  • air quality, acoustic comfort, thermal properties, water vapor permeability, moisture buffering, in situ related monitoring and related numerical simulation

• Life cycle and circular economy

  • environmental and economic impacts, reusability, recyclability, use of wastes and byproducts

• Mechanical performance and structural design

  • quality control, seismic performance, in situ related testing and related numerical simulation

• Rheology, processing and 3D printing

  • additive manufacturing, digital construction, early age properties (including drying and shrinkage)

• Stabilization methods

  • biostabilization, addition of binders, admixtures and aggregates, removal of earth fractions