Abstract

ESTEVES, Matías Jose  and  CUITINO, Guadalupe. The construction system of wattle and daub in rural areas of the North of Mendoza (Argentina). Estoa [online]. 2020, vol.9, n.17, pp.153-169. ISSN 1390-9274.  https://doi.org/10.18537/est.v009.n017.a08.

It is analyzed the construction system of the wattle and daub in the north of the province of Mendoza (Argentina) and then repaired in the vernacular architecture as heritage, considering it as part of the historical heritage of culture and in relation to local identity. For this, we focus on two rural areas in the north of the province in the context of dry lands, to inquire about its possible variations and contribute to the understanding of the vernacular heritage built with mug and clay. The methodology used responds mainly to the use of qualitative techniques, which involve direct observation and in-depth interviews with local inhabitants. The results show that the wattle and daub have variations depending on the natural and cultural context in which it is generated. The conclusions indicate the importance of recognizing the differences presented by the construction system in each area, providing data that allow managing its value and conservation.

Keywords : vernacular architecture; frameworks; cultural heritage; drylands.

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