ABSTRACT
The traditional earthen techniques used in vernacular architecture are the result of the convergence of geographical and cultural factors as well as the availability of materials in a given territory. These constructions are consequently characterized by their adaptability to the environment and the functional conditions of their time. In the framework of a wider research project, this communication is focused on the study and cataloguing of supplemented rammed earth architecture in the regions of “La Serranía” and “Requena-Utiel” (Valencia). Although the identified types have usually a set of common features, there are some constructions with singular details that highlight the presence of different anonymous builders. A deeper knowledge of these constructions and how they were built would be essential to guarantee their conservation and prevent their replacement with standardized techniques. Consequently, the aim of this research project is to promote the intervention in earthen heritage according to sustainability and compatibility criteria.
