ular architecture in Tanzania is quickly disappearing due to modern influences.
ago Maasai were forced into sedentary lifestyle after living as nomads for many
ations. The building culture is rapidly changing and the search for sustainable
uction is imposing itself even more. The traditional house made of wood sticks
ud is often replaced by burned brick. Whereas sun dried mud is sensitive to
and demands a lot of maintenance, the burned bricks are strong and easy
. This new popular building material unfortunately results in
nmental damages, mainly due to illegal deforestation,
already semi-arid environment, since a
fire wood is used to burn the
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