We live in interesting times. In the last 150 years, since the Industrial and Technological Revolution took root, everything began to go very fast, unleashing dramatic and profound changes in the most immediate and intimate needs of the Human Being such as food and housing.
The CLAY AND THE CAL constitute more than half of the patrimony humankind, and the use of these materials dates back to the beginnings. The passion and inspiration these materials left over time, they’re trying to remember how they were used, and the possibility that, in these times, they are a transformation in how we relate to ourselves and to the planet.
Mud or land has been used to create housing since 10,000 years ago, it can be found in the simplest dwellings , on the majestic wall of China, in the Mosques and churches, in the most sumptuous palaces, and is the most abundant material in the planet. We can find an enormous diversity of earth colors and the ability to create different textures is almost endless because of its malleability.
Attributes of clays: Absorbs toxins, zero toxic emissions, humidity regulator, absorbs odours and vapours, acoustic, Moldable and flexible, 100% compostable, Recyclable, Low carbon footprint, 100% natural, UV-resistant, UV-violet, Environment, Durable, Easy to Repair.
The use of limestone dates back to 7500 years BC, it was used around the globe, with a lot of uses, such as: food, agriculture, construction among others, was the first cement and with this were built large wonders all over the earth, ranging from art as frescoes and paintings, rustic coatings to the finest polished, and of course the largest buildings such as pyramids.
Attributes of Lime: zero toxic emissions, moisture regulator,workability and flexibility, water repellent, environmental harmonizer,thermal and acoustic, hardness, recyclable, waterproof, 100%natural, resistant to ultra violet rays, aseptic, bactericidal and fungicide, beauty and unparalleled shine.