We explore the deep relationship between building material and social life. How does mud reshape human bonds? And what did we lose when we moved to concrete?
Mud architecture and a way of life | with an architect of inheritance
Guest: Reem Alghamdi
In this episode we host the architect Reem Alghamdi to discuss how mud architecture in Najd shaped a complete way of living that goes well beyond shelter.
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