Introduction: earthen architecture, an endangered vernacular heritage

Abstract

Troughout the centuries, earthen and vernacular architecture have revealed outstanding building cultures across the world. Tis rich and unique architecture is expressed through diferent tangible expressions in distinct cultural regions. For the last 50years, a fragile earthen vernacular heritage is disappearing, even with rising awareness for its protection. Te earthen endangered heritage is today at a higher risk of vanishing, especially due to man-made actions, such as urban pressure, globalisation, climate change, human confict, but even through gentrifcation and inadequate interventions.