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Rooted Wisdom - Embracing Traditional Building Materials for Climate Resilience and Greater Sustainabilty

Matt Benson

Moderator

date November 8, 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00
place
Multipurpose room 12
organization
Think City
country
Malaysia
language
English
Reference: 
TE 12-04

Summary

Traditional materials were sourced locally, building methods and designs reflected the specific needs of that environment. Modern materials and designs significantly contribute to climate change. This training will help you understand the significant of traditional materials, method and design, and how they can support efforts to tackle issues of sustainability and climate change.

Objectives

Provide participants on comprehensive understanding of traditional building materials, their properties, and historical significance. Promote sustainability through highlighting environmental benefits like low carbon footprint. Encourage cultural preservation, demonstrating practical skills, facilitating innovation, collaboration, inspiring action, addressing challenges, ensuring safety, and empowering advocates for widespread adoption and preservation.

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Giovanni Santo
Master Mason & Conservation Specialist
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Mr. Shirin Farhad
Engineer
Arsh Al Sultan Project Management Services