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"For the past two weeks, the participants of the European Heritage Training Course "Survey & Documentation of Earthen Vernacular Architecture" focused on researching and documenting traditional adobe buildings in Mandritsa, Bulgaria. Guided by specialists from the association "Meshtra - Traditional Knowledge and Crafts", they learned three methods for documentation: hand measurement, 3D scanning, and photogrammetry using a drone. Along the way, they observed the structural features of typical adobe houses, where the ground floor was used for livestock and the first floor served as a living area, often with additional space for silk production or drying tobacco leaves.
During the training course, the group of young heritage professionals and students from various countries from Europe and beyond, explored the use of earth as a building material in vernacular architecture. One method involved gathering old adobe bricks, soaking them, and reusing the mixture to fill wooden molds created to manfacture new adobe bricks. Another application of the old adobe bricks was making and applying clay plaster, helping the team gain a deeper understanding of how this earthen material was used in local construction.
Thanks to the hospitality and knowledge shared by the locals, the participants gained insights into how life once thrived in Mandritsa. On the final day, they shared with the community the importance of preserving the village’s vernacular architecture, drawing on examples from other countries to highlight the potential consequences of neglecting it. Despite the challenges the small community faces, the inhabitants emphasised the need to continue protecting their heritage. Through this inspiring exchange, both the participants and the locals contributed to the awareness and the preservation of Mandritsa’s vernacular architecture."
"For the past two weeks, the participants of the European Heritage Training Course "Survey & Documentation of Earthen Vernacular Architecture" focused on researching and documenting traditional adobe buildings in Mandritsa, Bulgaria. Guided by specialists from the association "Meshtra - Traditional Knowledge and Crafts", they learned three methods for documentation: hand measurement, 3D scanning, and photogrammetry using a drone. Along the way, they observed the structural features of typical adobe houses, where the ground floor was used for livestock and the first floor served as a living area, often with additional space for silk production or drying tobacco leaves.
During the training course, the group of young heritage professionals and students from various countries from Europe and beyond, explored the use of earth as a building material in vernacular architecture. One method involved gathering old adobe bricks, soaking them, and reusing the mixture to fill wooden molds created to manfacture new adobe bricks. Another application of the old adobe bricks was making and applying clay plaster, helping the team gain a deeper understanding of how this earthen material was used in local construction.
Thanks to the hospitality and knowledge shared by the locals, the participants gained insights into how life once thrived in Mandritsa. On the final day, they shared with the community the importance of preserving the village’s vernacular architecture, drawing on examples from other countries to highlight the potential consequences of neglecting it. Despite the challenges the small community faces, the inhabitants emphasised the need to continue protecting their heritage. Through this inspiring exchange, both the participants and the locals contributed to the awareness and the preservation of Mandritsa’s vernacular architecture."
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