Adobe up close : the beauty of buildings made of mud Adobe seen walking around Santa Fe Taos Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado History of New Mexican adobe The Taos Pueblo and buildings influenced by the Pueblo Colonial style adobe Territorial style adobe Contemporary changes in adobe style The process: mud is not an ugly word Architecture and interiors Patios Puertas doors Ventanas windows Chimenea fireplaces Piso floors Techo ceilings Techo roofs Color The mud hut nuts. A review of adobe as used in regional architecture especially New Mexico where adobe is an ancient and dynamic use of mud and dried mud sections that create a house that is sensual and charming