This newsletter invites you to explore the latest news from CRAterre and the UNESCO Chair Earthen Architecture. This edition highlights 11 projects around the world, from Benin to El Salvador, from Haiti to the Comoros, as well as Iraq and Ghana. It presents a range of initiatives focusing on heritage, habitat and materials, illustrating the diversity of contexts and approaches. Also featured: 6 vocational training, 12 events (spanning recent highlights and upcoming gatherings) as well as 12 recent productions to read or listen to. Four members of the UNESCO Chair share their updates, offering an overview of the vitality and commitment of the network.
Contents
- 11 projects focusing on heritage, habitat and materials, illustrating the diversity of contexts and approaches.
- 12 training courses, including 4 in 2026 in partnership with Les Grands Ateliers and 1 in Mexico in partnership with the UMA.
- 12 events in which CRAterre shares its approach, which combines research, practical fieldwork and dissemination.
- 12 recent productions to read or listen
- 4 members of the UNESCO Chair “Earthen Architecture, Building Cultures and Sustainable Development” also share their updates
Contributors
Christian Belinga Nko’o, Audrey Carbonnelle, Elsa Cauderay, Elena Carrillo, Mathilde Chamodot, Eugénie Crété, Pamela Cumbal, Carolyn Garcia, Anaïs Guéguen Perrin, Mourad Hennous, Alix Hubert, Satprem Maïni, Olivier Moles, Sébastien Moriset, Bregje Nouwens, Ana Rosa Olivera Bonilla, Daniel Antonio Olvera Garcia, Martin Pointet, Enrique Sevillano Gutierrez, Ulrike Schwantner, Inès Touzard
