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Mandala House, Blantyre: Malawi Vernacular Structure

August 17, 2016September 2, 2016

Malawi has a number of historical buildings of interest that can be categorized under built heritage. In Blantyre we have the church Saint Michael and …

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I Casoni: Vernacular Architecture in the Venetian Lagoon

August 17, 2016February 1, 2017

What is vernacular architecture? What are its characteristics? Are there examples of vernacular architecture in Italy? Vernacular architecture is a specific kind of architecture. Ronald …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage

How To Build A House In A Day: Decoding Malawi Heritage

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016

The built heritage of every society is characterized by the materials, style and craftsmanship used on the buildings,?and in?that, Malawi, a landlocked country in southern …

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Mesmerizing charm of the Senigallia Ercolani porticos

August 17, 2016September 2, 2016

When it comes to talk about people and communities, built vernacular heritage is centrally entailed within a culture?s or a population?s architectural representation and manifestation. …

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?Malgudi?ng My Way Through Architecture: Understanding Vernacular Architecture in Bengaluru

August 16, 2016April 19, 2019

?The?mother art is architecture. Without architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization?. ?~ Frank Lloyd Wright ? For the common …

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The Caf? Without Doors: The Pedrocchi Caf?

August 16, 2016December 27, 2016

In the introduction of his novel ?The Charterhouse of Parma? Stendhal wrote ?C’est ? Padoue que j’ai commenc? ? voir la vie ? la …

Europe, Vernacular

Vernacular Architecture in Germany- From Fachwerk to Gr?nderzeit

August 16, 2016July 10, 2019

Thinking of Germany many foreigners have an image hugely influenced by southern parts of the country. But Germans do not all have blond hair, blue …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage

Delhi: Love is a Bridge between Two Cities

August 15, 2016October 5, 2016

Delhi has a long past and history that goes back to the time of Emperor Ashoka when he placed a rock edict there in 3rd …

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Wealden Hall Houses: The Medieval Vernacular Heritage of Britain

August 15, 2016September 2, 2016

?Vernacular architecture? is a term used to encapsulate utilitarian and domestic buildings constructed using locally- sourced materials. Traditional heritage sites including buildings (#builtheritage) often feature …