Monthly Archives: November 2011

The ICOMOS general assembly and scientific symposium at UNESCO

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Louise Cooke

A quick trip to the ICOMOS Paris 2011 General Assembly and scientific symposium at UNESCO in Paris.  http://www.icomos-paris2011.com The scientific symposium is split into different themes exploring the ideas of ‘heritage as a driver of development. I was due to present in the … Continue reading →

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Terra Europae – Earthen Architecture in the European Union

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Louise Cooke

Wow – that was quick! Today my copy of Terra Europae – Earthen Architecture in the European Unionarrived. This book is the result of the Terra [In]cognita research project developed between 2009 and 2011 by Ecole d’Avignon (France), Escola Superior Gallaecia (Portugal), Universitat … Continue reading →

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Alliance for Sustainable Building Products – earth building and heritage structures

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Louise Cooke

Wednesday – I was invited to the launch of the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), representing Earth Building UK (EBUK), hosted by the MP Margaret Ritchie at the House of Commons. The ASBP is a really important initiative concerned … Continue reading →

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Mudworking (1) Hili, Abu Dhabi

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Louise Cooke

In 2009/2010 I undertook  condition assessment and conservation planning for the Archaeological Park at Hili, Al Ain. This project was part of the RIBA Stage C planning for an ambitious project to transform the archaeological park at Hili. My involvement comprised the … Continue reading →

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3D mudcracks

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Louise Cooke

And this youtube clip was stumbled upon and sent to me – 3D mudcracks on youtube. The image is mud on the road in Kansas with truck tracks -showing rain drop impressions and the curling up of the edges of the mudcracks. … Continue reading →

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