**Apologies for the sound quality in this episode **

In this episode, we chat with Feile Butler. Feile is an architect who works in the conservation of vernacular buildings, as well as specialising in natural building materials, particuarly earth and mud wall buildings.  

In today's epsiode, we had a lovely chat about the beauty and simplicity of mud and stone vernacular buildings, and how they are inextricably linked to us and the landscape around us.  

Hosted by Tríona Byrne.

Edited by Deirdre Keeley.

Artwork by Róisín Beirne.

Theme music by Cillian Byrne.

Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.

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Feile’s website www.rootsarchitecture.ie

Earth Building UK and Ireland www.EBUKI.co  

Book: Cobber’s handbook https://www.amazon.com/Cobbers-Companion-Build-Your-Earthen/dp/0966373804