In the Southwestern United States, building with adobe has many advantages. Earthen bricks are a natural, freely available building material that helps moderate the heat of a desert climate. But most adobe buildings have flat roofs supported by thick wooden beams that must be purchased and brought in from elsewhere. At the Adobe Alliance, Simone Swan has found an innovative solution to this problem. Inspired by the techniques of renowned Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, Swan is teaching students to build adobe buildings with vaulted roofs. The results are simple and elegant earthen architecture.
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