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For me, in this field of work, which is mainly in Asia or Africa..., emancipation is very important, that one imparts knowledge and empowers people for self-construction, or to improve what they know.

— Anna Heringer Gespräch mit den Lehmbauexperten (2017)

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I tried to transform this philosophy into architecture.

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First rule, a good foundation that keeps the wall dry from the ground, and second rule, a good roof that protects from the top. The third rule, erosion control.

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