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Mud House Visit – What I learned

by Russell Henderson

July 2, 2022

Today I went to visit a Mud House on the outskirts of Dar Es Salaam. But why are people fascinated with building made of mud? Well, probably because they are actually a lot better and stronger than what people actually believe. A mud house with...

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African Vernacular Architecture- Be Practical

by Russell Henderson

August 5, 2021

There is a lot of talk about African Vernacular Architecture recently. Many people are saying there should be more of this in Africa and to not keep buildings western styles architecture in Africa. Some say, these new buildings are flawed, especially for the region. Vernacular...

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