THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE:

Main theme: Challenges in Earth-Based Interior Architecture; Current Issue In Earth-Based Materials, Construction Techniques and Approaches
Topics: All studies on earthen buildings such as:

• Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Earth-based materials are valued for their sustainability, but concerns over the environmental impact, resource extraction, and carbon footprint of certain materials and construction techniques remain. Research and innovation in low-impact earth-based materials and construction practices are ongoing.
• Regulatory Challenges: Building codes and regulations often do not adequately address earth-based construction, which can create obstacles for architects and builders. Advocacy for more inclusive and supportive regulations is an ongoing issue.
• Moisture Management: Earth-based materials can be susceptible to moisture damage, which is a significant concern in interior architecture. Developing effective moisture management strategies, such as appropriate sealing and ventilation, is critical.
• Landscape architecture: Includes considerations such as selecting earth-based materials that seamlessly transition from the interior to the exterior, incorporating sustainable landscaping practices, and ensuring that the natural environment and the built environment coexist in a way that is aesthetically pleasing, ecologically sound, and functional.
• Structural Integrity: Ensuring the structural stability and load-bearing capacity of earth-based structures in interior spaces is an ongoing challenge. Research is focused on enhancing structural engineering solutions for earth-based buildings.
• Modernization of Techniques: Integrating traditional earth construction techniques with modern building practices and technology is an ongoing issue. Researchers and architects are exploring ways to make earth-based construction more efficient and compatible with contemporary needs.
• Energy Efficiency: Improving the energy efficiency of earth-based interior architecture is crucial. This involves finding ways to enhance insulation properties and reduce energy consumption in earthen buildings.
• Health and Indoor Air Quality: Maintaining healthy indoor air quality is a challenge due to dust and potential off-gassing from earth-based materials. Research aims to identify and mitigate potential health risks.
• Education and Training: There is a need for more education and training in earth-based construction techniques to ensure that architects, builders, and designers have the necessary skills and knowledge to work with these materials effectively.
• Cultural Preservation: Preserving and reviving traditional earthen building techniques, as well as addressing issues related to cultural preservation, are vital in many regions where earth-based construction has historical and cultural significance.
• Innovation in Design: Continuously innovating in the design and aesthetics of earth-based interiors is essential to make them more attractive and appealing to a broader audience.
• Case Studies and Best Practices: Gathering more case studies and sharing best practices for successful earth-based interior architecture projects can help advance the field and showcase the benefits of this approach.