TERRA DA NOSSA TERRA. CULTURA MATERIAL NO ALENTEJO. ARQUITETURA DE TERRA: ENTRE A CONSERVAÇÃO E A INOVAÇÃO

The volume, part of the “LANDSCAPE IN TRANSLATION” series, gathers a collection of texts documenting a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) focused on Mediterranean Vernacular Architecture, particularly the use of rammed earth (taipa). This inter-university project, held in 2024 in southern Portugal, aimed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and experiential learning among architecture students. The contributions examine the cultural and historical significance of earthen architecture—especially within the Alentejo region—while exploring its potential for sustainability and contemporary innovation. The authors challenge the notion of obsolescence by integrating traditional construction techniques with advanced technologies. The volume also includes theoretical reflections on existential space and the primitive dwelling, as well as detailed accounts of the workshop’s practical phases, which involved the analysis of ruins and the development of design proposals for their reuse and enhancement.