Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World: Cultures and habitats
Title | Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World: Cultures and habitats PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Oliver |
Publisher | |
Pages | 808 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN |
Divided into three volumes, the Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture is a basic resource for this new area of study. As stated in Oliver's introduction "Vernacular architecture is now the term most widely used to denote indigenous, tribal, folk, peasant, and traditional architecture." Volume 1 discusses broad concepts such as 'typologies', 'symbolism and decoration', 'environment' and 'materials and building resources'. Volumes 2 and 3 survey vernacular architecture worldwide, arranged by continent followed by region. Both secular and sacred structures are included in this encyclopedia. The structures and building methods discussed are considered within their particular social and environmental context, disregarding political divisions where appropriate. This encyclopedia also provides line drawings, photographs and some architectural plans. [BQP 2/7/02; MJR 2/12/02].
Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World: Cultures and habitats
Title | Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World: Cultures and habitats PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Oliver |
Publisher | |
Pages | 792 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN |
Divided into three volumes, the Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture is a basic resource for this new area of study. As stated in Oliver's introduction "Vernacular architecture is now the term most widely used to denote indigenous, tribal, folk, peasant, and traditional architecture." Volume 1 discusses broad concepts such as 'typologies', 'symbolism and decoration', 'environment' and 'materials and building resources'. Volumes 2 and 3 survey vernacular architecture worldwide, arranged by continent followed by region. Both secular and sacred structures are included in this encyclopedia. The structures and building methods discussed are considered within their particular social and environmental context, disregarding political divisions where appropriate. This encyclopedia also provides line drawings, photographs and some architectural plans. [BQP 2/7/02; MJR 2/12/02].
Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World
Title | Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World PDF eBook |
Author | Marcel Vellinga |
Publisher | |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN |
The first ever atlas of the world's day-to-day architecture. With sixty maps, this key reference title resources sustainable development and culturally appropriate development in the future.
VERSUS: Heritage for Tomorrow
Title | VERSUS: Heritage for Tomorrow PDF eBook |
Author | Correia, Mariana |
Publisher | Firenze University Press |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 8866557412 |
Vernacular architecture represents a great resource that has considerable potential to define principles for sustainable design and contemporary architecture. This publication is the result of an overall aim to produce a valuable tool for analysis regarding vernacular heritage through different assessments, in order to define principles to consider for sustainable development. This was possible through a comprehensive reflection on the principles established and the strategies to recognise in different world contexts. The present publication was the result of an in-depth approach by 46 authors from 12 countries, concerned with the analysis and critical assessment of vernacular heritage and its sustainable perspective. The book presents 8 chapters addressing operational definitions and synopses advances, regarding the main areas of vernacular heritage contribution to sustainable architecture. It also presents 15 chapters and 53 case studies of vernacular and contemporary approaches in all the 5 continents, regarding urban, architectural, technical and constructive strategies and solutions. VERSUS, HERITAGE FOR TOMORROW: Vernacular Knowledge for Sustainable Architecture is the result of a common effort undertaken by the partners ESG | Escola Superior Gallaecia, Portugal, as Project leader; CRAterre | École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Grenoble, France; DIDA | Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy; DICAAR | Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Italy; and UPV | Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain. This is the final outcome of VerSus, an European project developed from 2012 to 2014, in the framework of the Culture 2007-2013 programme.
Built to Meet Needs: Cultural Issues in Vernacular Architecture
Title | Built to Meet Needs: Cultural Issues in Vernacular Architecture PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Oliver |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 2007-06-07 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1136424059 |
The study of vernacular architecture explores the characteristics of domestic buildings in particular regions or localities, and the many social and cultural factors that have contributed to their evolution. In this book, vernacular architecture specialist Paul Oliver brings together a wealth of information that spans over two decades, and the whole globe. Some previously unpublished papers, as well as those only available in hard to find conference proceedings, are brought together in one volume to form a fascinating reference for students and professional architects, as well as all those involved with planning housing schemes in their home countries and overseas.
Vernacular Architecture: Towards a Sustainable Future
Title | Vernacular Architecture: Towards a Sustainable Future PDF eBook |
Author | C. Mileto |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 804 |
Release | 2014-08-28 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 131573690X |
Sustainability is a concept that has monopolised a large number of the scientific debates in a wide range of spheres connected not only with architecture, urban planning and construction, but also with the product market, tourism, culture, etc. However, sustainability is indissolubly linked to vernacular architecture and the lessons this architectu
Exhibiting Modernity and Indonesian Vernacular Architecture
Title | Exhibiting Modernity and Indonesian Vernacular Architecture PDF eBook |
Author | Yulia Nurliani Lukito |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 201 |
Release | 2015-10-16 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 3658116056 |
In her research Yulia Nurliani Lukito analyses modernity and the construction of culture by the authorities using the images of Indonesian vernacular architecture presented at three different sites and times. She argues that modernity is not solely constructed by the authorities, rather it is an ongoing process modified by visitors of exhibitions. Pasar Gambir was a laboratory of modernity for the colony, and an important stage in modernizing and negotiating cultural and social conditions in the colony. The Dutch Pavilion at the 1931 colonial exhibition became a moment when the Indies heritages played a role in marking colonial territory. Modern ethnographic park of Taman Mini gives a way to the making of an official ‘authentic’ culture and suppresses the previous Dutch construction of the Indies culture.