A fascinating series of talks at the RIBA, The School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) and the Ismaili Centre in London, explores the unique tradition of mud building in Africa

Venue: RIBA, SOAS and the Ismaili Centre


Down to Earth, Paul Oliver|

Talk Tuesday 2 March, 18.30
RIBA

Join Paul Oliver, acclaimed academic and Emeritus Professor at the International Vernacular Architecture Unit, Oxford Brookes University, for a stimulating talk about the future of vernacular building traditions and their role in creating sustainable, culturally vibrant, people orientated places to live.

Part of the International Dialogues talks programme.
Tickets: £8.50/£5.50
 

The Future of Mud: Tales of Houses and Lives in Djenné

Film Monday 8 March, 19.00
SOAS, Russell Square, London WC1H

A documentary film that explores the challenges and choices faced by a mason's family, raising vital questions about heritage and changing traditions. French and Bamana with English subtitles.

Free places offered on a first serve basis. No advance booking required.
 

Restoring Mud Mosques in Mopti, Djenné and Timbuktu

Talk Thursday 11 March, 20.30
The Ismaili Centre, Cromwell Road, London SW7

Join Christophe Bouleau from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture as he talks about the restoration of the extraordinary mud mosques of Mali.

Free but advance booking required. Please call 020 7307 3699.

 

Restoring the Splendour of Djenné

Talk Thursday 18 March, 19.00
SOAS, Russell Square, London WC1H

Join Rogier Bedaux and Annette Schmidt, Volkenkunde Museum and the architect Pierre Maas, to discuss the cooperative venture between Mali and the Netherlands.

Free places offered on a first serve basis. No advance booking required.
 

Behind the Façade in Djenné

Talk Thursday 25 March, 19.00
SOAS, Russell Square, London WC1H

Join Michael Rowlands, UCL and Charlotte Joy, Cambridge as they discuss how to create local value for cultural heritage through sustainable architectural tradition.

Free places offered on a first serve basis. No advance booking required.


Economic and Environmental Sustainability

Talk Thursday 29 April, 19.00
SOAS, Russell Square, London WC1H

Join Rowland Keable, Ram Cast CIC, for an expert presentation on structures, standards and models for earth building in the 21st century.

Fees:  Unless stated otherwise, talks are free.