Title/Reference:
“Albuquerque’s oldest house.” View from the southeast.
Author: G. Arboleda
Image No.: 484
Code No.: D05VIII18-I-05780
Approx. shoot date:
August 17, 2005
Date uploaded:
May 26, 2006
Orig. File Size: 14.4 MB
Original Media: Digital
Filed under:
Built landscape Vernacular building Cities Albuquerque Digital 10-20 MB 2005 USA Arboleda, G. Mud Woods 18th century architecture Architecture - Exterior
Related notes:
What is Vernacular Architecture? (Long definition)
Qué es la Arquitectura Vernácula? (Definición larga)
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Place |
United States – New Mexico. Albuquerque, Church street, near the Old Town Plaza.
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Description |
"Albuquerque's oldest house," now a café, is a good example of alternative climate solutions common in vernacular building. In this case, mud-based, thick walls provide insulation, while the front porch provides ventilation.
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