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• Published Subscription 6 Nov 2024

  Challenges in the Preservation of Vernacular Architecture in the Face of Urbanization

  By Hemant

  Abstract: Because it embodies the traditional knowledge and skill of local communities, vernacular architecture is an essential manifestation of cultural identity. The use of regionally specific materials, construction methods, and designs tailored to local environmental circumstances are characteristics of this architectural style, which all represent the unique heritage and values of the communities involved. However, maintaining vernacular architecture has grown more difficult due to the quick speed of urbanisation and global …

  Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 58–64 Read article →