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Promoting Sustainable, Affordable Housing Construction Technologies Using Environmentally Sound Locally Available Resources

Empowering communities across Sub-Saharan Africa through innovative, eco-friendly construction solutions and international collaboration.

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Harran (Şanlıurfa), Türkiye
Vernacular Architecture

Harran (Şanlıurfa)

Türkiye

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Conical beehive houses constructed entirely from mud-brick (kerpiç), clay, and local mortar without structural timber support, providing natural thermal regulation.

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Activities & Focus Areas

A multi-faceted approach to drive sustainable change in the construction industry.

Curriculum Development

Designing and developing course materials to foster sustainable construction education.

Laboratory Capacity Building

Enhancing research capabilities by providing state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.

Hands-on Training

Offering practical traineeships and workshops for students and professionals.

Dissemination & Engagement

Engaging with stakeholders and sharing project outcomes through policy dialogue.

Sustainable Materials Promotion

Advocating for the use of locally available and sustainable construction materials.

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Benchmarking Traditional Earthen Construction Technologies for Sustainable and Affordable Housing in Tanzania
September 28, 2026/4 min read

Benchmarking Traditional Earthen Construction Technologies for Sustainable and Affordable Housing in Tanzania

Outcomes of the PURSUE Project inception study benchmarking vernacular housing systems (Mwera, Iraqw, Hehe, Bembe, and Nyakyusa) across Tanzania, presented at CINPAR 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

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PURSUE | Second Face-to-Face Training Program
September 17, 2026/2 min read

PURSUE | Second Face-to-Face Training Program

The second face-to-face training program of the PURSUE Project was successfully held at Sakarya University on 7–9 September 2026, bringing together theoretical sessions, laboratory practices, and field visits.

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From Materials to Full-Scale Testing | PURSUE
September 16, 2026/2 min read

From Materials to Full-Scale Testing | PURSUE

Laboratory experiments and full-scale structural testing formed an essential part of the PURSUE Project’s Second Face-to-Face Training Program, connecting material research with real-scale performance.

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Newsletter - June 2026
June 01, 2026/1 min read

Newsletter - June 2026

The June 2026 edition of the PURSUE Project newsletter is now available for download in English, Portuguese, Somali, and Swahili.

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September 22, 2026Video

Face-to-face learning, collaboration and meaningful exchange! As part of the PURSUE project, participants came together for an inspiring face-to-face training programme in Porto, Portugal. Presentations, discussions, collaborative activities and shared moments made this experience both productive and memorable

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September 22, 2026Video

Face-to-face learning, collaboration and meaningful exchange! As part of the PURSUE project, participants came together for an inspiring face-to-face training programme in Porto, Portugal. Presentations, discussions, collaborative activities and shared moments made this experience both productive and memorable

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June 08, 2026

There are more than alternatives concrete. Concrete in not the only choice. Strong, durable, and sustainable structures can be built with natural materials, too. The future lies in nature.#rammedearth , #erasmus , #sustainability , #SustainableArchitecture, #EcoConstruction

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June 08, 2026

There are more than alternatives concrete. Concrete in not the only choice. Strong, durable, and sustainable structures can be built with natural materials, too. The future lies in nature.#rammedearth , #erasmus , #sustainability , #SustainableArchitecture, #EcoConstruction

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May 30, 2026

What the PURSUE project is? The PURSUE Project dedicates Promoting Sustainable, Affordable Housing Construction Technologies Using Environmentally Sound Locally Available Resources in Sab-Saharan Africa. # PursueProject # Sustainablefuture

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May 30, 2026

What the PURSUE project is? The PURSUE Project dedicates Promoting Sustainable, Affordable Housing Construction Technologies Using Environmentally Sound Locally Available Resources in Sab-Saharan Africa. # PursueProject # Sustainablefuture

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May 30, 2026

What the PURSUE project is? It is an EU funded project to empower communities across Sub-Saharan Africa through innovative, eco-friendly construction solutions and international collaboration.

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May 30, 2026

What the PURSUE project is? It is an EU funded project to empower communities across Sub-Saharan Africa through innovative, eco-friendly construction solutions and international collaboration.

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