Earthen Architecture in Nordic Countries: Future Directions

Abstract

Throughout prehistory, earthen architecture has played a pivotal role in establishing a sustainable and easily maintainable built environment, showcasing humanity's capacity to design and construct intricate structures using eco-friendly and cost-effective materials. This special issue underscores the enduring significance of earthen architecture in our historical and contemporary understanding of sustainable building practices.

Keywords

• earthen architecture
• turf
• geoarchaeology
• building archaeology
• ethnoarchaeology
• mudbricks