GT1

DECARBONIZED MATERIALS: EARTH, STRAW, CANE, ETC.

Coordinator/ Grup:

Valentina Li Pluma and Albert Cuchí

Contact:

aus.gruptreball1@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

The use/reintroduction of traditional materials and techniques in current architectural practice, through the dissemination of their qualities and virtues. As traditional materials and techniques, they allow the recovery of crafts, with a significant social and territorial impact (craftsmanship, local production, and economy). To achieve these objectives, we have developed a series of activities in the last year, the most impactful of which has undoubtedly been the organization of Earth Construction Workshops within the framework of the Sustainable Construction Fair of Vic.

WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON

We are compiling regulations and examples of traditional construction, with the free contribution of all interested parties. For the year 2023, we have the following activities scheduled: Research, search, and comparison of regulations, compilation of a directory of artisans to resort to if we want to use traditional techniques.

With the support and participation of the GRETA association, workshops on traditional techniques will be organized.

WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED

We have actively participated in the creation of the Guild of Bioconstruction in Catalonia, which already has a good network of support and contact, and is growing and expanding to various interested entities.

WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED

We have actively participated in the creation of the Gremi de la bioconstrucció a Catalunya, which already has a good network of support and contact, and which is growing and extending to various interested entities.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

To achieve these objectives, we have developed a series of activities in the last year, the most impactful of which, without a doubt, has been the organization of Earth Construction Workshops within the framework of the Sustainable Construction Fair of Vic.

PROJECTS CARRIED OUT

In order to achieve these objectives we have developed a series of activities over the last year, the most impressive of which has undoubtedly been the organisation of the earth construction days as part of the Fira de Construcció Sostenible de Vic (Vic Sustainable Construction Fair):

RECENT ACTIVITIES

NEXT MEETING

The working groups are intended for AUS members. However, if you are interested in becoming a member, we invite you to participate and attend one of our working group meetings without joining. Most of our meetings are held online.

To request the access link, please send an email to aus.gruptreball1@gmail.com.