Sculpture and Mud Architecture in the Arabic World

The previous Masdar posts about the art of architecture with the newest materials were inspired by
some of the oldest settlements in Yemen.  Built with the most basic materials, wet earth. The mud architecture is locally sourced, renewable, provides insulation and is still standing.

Awara Aburawa writes about Mud Architecture and the Arab World.

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Photo by Phil Marion

Photo by Phil Marion

Photo by Phil Marion
Narrow streets provide shade.

The city of Shibam in Yemen.
Awara Aburawa writes about Mud Architecture and the Arab World.
Photos found on the websites Environmental Graffiti and Green Prophet.