MUD is an eco-friendly housing solution which has several advantages over other popular building materials. Top 10 reasons to choose “Mud-Housing” are-
1. COST EFFECTIVE
2. REUSABLE
3. EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT
4. EASY BUILDING TECHNIQUES
5. THERMAL INSULATION
6. DURABLE
7. BIODEGRADABLE
8. CARBON FOOTPRINT
9. AVAILABILITY
10. BREATHABILITY AND TOXICITY.
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Here are the top 10 ancient marvels made with MUD-
1. Shibam Hadramawt – Yemen
2. Taos Pueblo – New Mexico
3. Arg-e Bam – Iran
4. The Siwa Oasis – Western Egypt
5. Djinguereber Mosque – Timbaktu
6. Aït Benhaddou – Morocco
7. Khiva Wall – Uzbekistan
8. Kasbah of Sfax – Tunisia
9. Great Mosque of Djenne – Mali
10. Chan Chan – South America
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A SNEAK PEEK INSIDE TRADITIONAL GUJARATI HABITAT The famous MUD-MIRROR ART FROM GUJARAT- is well discussed at OBSIDIANSPACE. This artwork contributes much to India’s rich cultural heritage and being an integral part of folk art it must be taken care of. Lippan and Mud-mirror work together comes out to be an amazing example of Gujarati craftsmanship… Continue reading “BHUNGA” – THE MUD HOUSE FROM GUJARAT