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has gloss | eng: In architecture, a Nubian vault is a type of curved surface forming a vaulted structure. The mudbrick structure was revived by Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy after re-discovering the technique in the Nubian village of Abu al-Riche. The technology is advocated by environmentalist as environmentally friendly and sustenable since it makes use of pure earth without the need of timber. The technology is of Egyptian roots. |
lexicalization | eng: Nubian vault |
instance of | (noun) an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof vault |
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has gloss | deu: Das Nubische Gewölbe ist eine Gewölbebauweise im Lehmbau ohne Schalung oder Lehren. |
lexicalization | deu: Nubisches Gewölbe |
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has gloss | fra: La voûte nubienne est « un procédé architectural antique, venu du haut Nil [... qui] permet de construire avec un outillage basique, des matériaux locaux et des compétences techniques simples des habitations aux toitures voûtées restaurant la possibilité du toit terrasse », et utilisant de la terre crue séchée au soleil. |
lexicalization | fra: Voute nubienne |
lexicalization | fra: voûte nubienne |
lexicalization | fra: Voûte/nubienne |
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media:img | Chainette formule.png |
media:img | Maison obus.jpg |
media:img | Voute nubienne egypte.jpg |
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