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Three monographic workshops to lose the fear of the material and recover sovereignty over our spaces. Lime, clay and trabadillo; the pillars of the vernacular architecture of La Axarquía.

Recurring damp? The solution is not to cover it, but to let it breathe. We detail our comprehensive remediation methodology presented at the CONTART 2024 congress: active ventilation by thermal draft and natural breathable renders —lime, trabadillo, clay— vs. the failure of chemical barriers.

Rehabilitation of bathrooms in Casa Al-Zaytun using artisanal tadelakt. A journey through the continuous coating technique with lime, natural pigments and waterproof finish that combines tradition and timeless beauty.

At Alqatifa we unite the technical vision of the architect with the mastery of the craftsman. We formulate our own lime and gypsum mortars, 100% natural, to guarantee healthy, breathable and durable solutions, adapted to the specific needs of each project.

We recover the tradition of clay floors in Axarquía. Discover their thermal properties, sustainability, and how we install and protect them using lime mortars and natural treatments with waxes and oils.

Step by step of the construction of a traditional tile vault staircase without formwork. From the catenary arch to the final coating, we show how this traditional technique offers light, aesthetic, and sustainable structural solutions.

Do you know the difference between air lime and hydraulic lime? We explain what lime is according to the UNE-EN 459-1 standard, its main types (CL, NHL), and its uses in construction. An essential guide to understanding this noble and versatile material.

Discover the origin and philosophy of Alqatifa. Jesús Moral and María José Bustos present their studio dedicated to vernacular architecture, natural building, and the recovery of traditional materials such as lime and earth.