The Culture of Building
Encyclopedia
The Culture of Building (Oxford University Press
) is a 2000 book by Howard Davis that details the culture that enabled several vernacular architecture
traditions.
Oxford University Press
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) is a 2000 book by Howard Davis that details the culture that enabled several vernacular architecture
Vernacular architecture
Vernacular architecture is a term used to categorize methods of construction which use locally available resources and traditions to address local needs and circumstances. Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over time to reflect the environmental, cultural and historical context in which it...
traditions.