Terra 2022 13th World Congress on Earthen Architectural Heritage will take place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA from June 7 – 10, 2022. This is the thirteenth international congress organized by the earthen architecture community under the aegis of ICOMOS since 1972, and the second to be held in New Mexico, thirty years after Adobe 90 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Terra 2022 is expected to draw up to 600 specialists in the fields of conservation, anthropology, archaeology, architecture and engineering, scientific research, site management, and sustainable development of earthen architectural heritage. 

The four-day program will include presentations, posters and videos / digital media that reflect the latest research and best practice in the study and conservation of earthen heritage around the world. The wealth, variety and significance of earthen heritage in Santa Fe, New Mexico and the greater region of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico make it an ideal setting for the congress and will help inform and stimulate conversations around earthen heritage. The program will include sessions presenting technical information, management issues, methodology, advances in research, case studies and guidelines for best practice.

Registration Now Open

Registration is open for both in-person and virtual attendance options. For more information and to register, please click here.

• Southwestern US and Northern Mexico
• Archaeological Sites
• Historic Buildings and Structures
• Urban Settings
• Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes
• Advances in Research
• History of Conservation
• Education and Advocacy
• Risk and Vulnerability
• Care by and for Communities

The Abstract Submission deadline has passed.  We hope you will join us in Santa Fe for Terra 2022. 
 

Venue

The congress will be held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The recently built convention facility is designed to echo the adobe structures characteristic of New Mexico, and features state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building. The convention center is located in close proximity to numerous hotels, shops and restaurants.
 

Accommodations

We have worked with local hotels to secure hotel blocks at a reasonable rate ($119 - $219 USD per night). You may be able to book your hotel accommodations now. See “Lodging and Transportation” for additional information about the hotels available at the Congress rate and how to book. 
 

Congress Visits

The congress program will include one half-day dedicated to site visits in and around Santa Fe, as well as auxiliary exhibits and activities on the theme of earthen architecture organized for the public. More information about half-day site visits during the conference can be found here. Registration for half day site visits will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
 

Funding Opportunities

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the funding landscape is more restricted than originally anticipated. Please visit the scholarship opportunities page for more information.
 

Optional Pre-Congress Workshops

Optional pre-congress workshops will be one to three days depending on the nature of the topics covered. They will provide the opportunity for registered participants to acquire hands-on skills and technical training. Pre-congress workshops will be offered within the period of June 3 – 6, 2022.

Registration for the pre-congress workshops will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Advance payment will be required. More information about pre-Congress workshops can be found here. Registration for all Terra 2022 pre-Congress workshops is now closed. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email corrina@mgr-events.com.

Post-Congress Tours

Optional one-day post-conference tours will be offered to Terra 2022 participants on Saturday, June 11, following the conference. These tours will visit earthen sites in the region around Santa Fe, which demonstrate different approaches to conservation, restoration, and maintenance by communities and conservation professionals in different contexts. Registration for the Post-Congress tours will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Advance payment will be required. More information about post-Congress tours can be found here.
 

Travel to the United States

All citizens of a foreign country who plan to participate in the Terra 2022 World Congress must first obtain a US visa. The congress organizers will provide participants coming from outside the United States with a formal letter of registration to facilitate the visa process upon request and proof of registration.

In addition, the congress organizers are prohibited under U.S. law from transacting or dealing with persons who are subject to U.S. financial sanctions. Prospective registrants will be screened and required to certify their eligibility.
 

Key Dates