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Built Vernacular Adaptation During the Westward Expansion in North America

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

With a focus on farm and plantation house’s architecture Since the first colonialists landed in the United States of America they were expanding westward. However, …

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Against the Forces of Nature: Tackling Floods with Resilient Vernacular Architecture in Chikwawa

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

What would life be like if you had a home today and not tomorrow? What if you are enjoying a great meal today and the …

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Earthquake Resistance Architecture: Shared Vernacular Science of India and Turkey

September 8, 2016September 14, 2016

I live in Turkey, an earthquake prone location. I have a radio next to my bed, in case an earthquake should strike and phone connection …

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When Britons Lived in Huts

September 7, 2016December 27, 2016

Many may think that the classic mud hut with a thatched roof is unique only to Africa, but let me break it to you that …

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Manifestation of Vernacular Architecture in South Indian Temples

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016

Temples in South India The glorious history of Tamilnadu temple and shrines manifests the architectural brilliance of the bygone centuries. Exotic creative skills and construction …

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Rome’s great Mosque: A symbol of cultural integration

August 31, 2016October 1, 2017

The Italian capital is known as one of the greatest open air museums in the world. The continuous conservation of archaeological sites, dramatic monuments and …