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Valparaíso Event to Preserve Traditional Construction Trades

An event in Valparaíso, Chile, aims to safeguard traditional construction techniques integral to the city's historic architecture. The gathering will foster learning and knowledge transfer.

From October 9-11, "Oficios en obra" (Trades at Work) will be held at the Parque Cultural de Valparaíso. Organized by the Municipality, it focuses on preserving historical methods like timber and rammed earth construction.

The goal is to create a collaborative space for exchanging knowledge about Valparaíso's heritage. The event will feature master tradespeople, practitioners, and the community through workshops and demonstrations.

It will explore integrating new technologies with heritage construction and address passing on specialized knowledge, identifying trades at risk of extinction.

A key theme is using traditional knowledge for sustainable construction, emphasizing local materials and responsible conservation. It will also highlight challenges for women and gender-diverse individuals in the sector.

The final theme addresses Valparaíso's specific challenges in conserving its built heritage. The city's historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This initiative complements the Municipality's Heritage Trades School, offering free courses in carpentry, rammed-earth construction, and restoration.

Recent global news includes a workspace project in London, the Getty Foundation's Conserving Black Modernism program, and new UNESCO World Heritage inscriptions.

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