Building with Earth: Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Architecture 

Earth by the River Residence / Luigi Rosselli Architects. Image © Piers Haskard

In recent years, earthen construction has gained renewed attention in architecture. Materials such as adobe, rammed earth, and compressed earth blocks, once mainly associated with vernacular traditions, are increasingly being explored by contemporary architects. Rather than representing a simple return to the past, this renewed interest reflects a broader reconsideration of how architecture engages with materials, local resources, and environmental conditions.