KIVOO, Kenya (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Perched on a dirt tower on the edge of a bog in Kivoo village, eastern Kenya, Erastus Njiru applies finishing layers of mud to a pile of bricks. "I can sell ...

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Within the complex maze of alleyways, dating back to the 12th century, is Dar Tantora, a hotel that was restored in 2021 by Egyptian architect Shahira Fahmy using traditional construction and ...

The low energy efficiency of buildings is a key factor in energy poverty, and households most exposed to severe forms of energy poverty live in dwellings built from materials such as wood and ...

On Nov. 5, 2015, the region of Mariana became the victim of the greatest environmental disaster in the history of Brazil. The collapse of the Fundao Dam brought a sea of mud that covered dozens of ...

There’s a reason the refrain exists, and that’s because it’s true. In Turkey, the earthquake exposed the corrupted politicians who had turned a blind eye to building code violations. In Morocco, it ...

Watch the process of using a tractor-powered shaft to produce high-quality mud bricks. The tractor provides consistent mechanical energy to drive the brick-making machine, ensuring seamless operation.

STORY: As the search for survivors continues in Morocco, experts are warning that the traditional building materials used in the High Atlas mountains may reduce the chances of finding survivors. “We ...