Vernacular architecture

What is Vernacular Architecture? According to its etymology, “verna” means native and “architecture” is to design buildings, thus vernacular architecture is an architecture style that is built to meet the present needs, keeping in mind the local climate, culture, and materials.....

Traditional materials and building techniques "celebrate the essence" of south Indian architecture at Telugu Medium in Hyderabad by Sona Reddy Studio.

The concept of the passive culture center is influenced by Marrakech vernacular architecture and adapts to the harsh and severe climatic conditions in this region. It adopts several environmental treatments that control thermal comfort inside the building, reduce energy use and promote sustainability. #Landscapedesigncompetition

A confluence of religions, gleaming with stories of diverse colonization, Indonesia has always been a bustling...

Swiss architect Manuel Herz wins hospital project in Senegal, funded by the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and Le Korsa

Children Village, a new school complex on the edge of the rainforest in northern Brazil designed by Brazilian architects, Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum, has..

These homes from the archives of AD India transform into rustic retreats that embrace intrinsic connections with nature.

IBUKU introduces 'the arc' bamboo structure emerging as the latest addition to the campus of the world-renowned green school in bali, indonesia.

"Apartment" and "Rural country house" are usually two different concepts. vernacular architecture of the project region is known with large balconies and wood…

Ozan Ertug & Pinar Ongun | The red tiles, which were once commonly used in Mediterranean architecture, are not as prevalent anymore. The use of vernacular elements… | Instagram

Dustudio. Office space. Indian kund. The rich space of Indian elements of a courtyard, with artistic amalgam.

This project won the third place by the design team of Archisan from Bangladesh in the 4th Earth Architecture Competition called by Nka Foundation, 2016. The project emphasized the sustainable structure and cost-efficient construction that can be built with earth and other local materials in rural Ghana.

This home borrows vernacular design elements & adopts a minimalistic approach with simple details, embracing an earthy material palette.

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Abstract Today’s world technology and economy development has lead to rapid changes in Architectural products. As for Indonesia, the third world country with all the cultural richness and historica…

The architecture of this villa is a beautiful testament to the poetic presence of the Iranian arch, harmoniously blending with its natural surroundings. The design embraces semi-circular arches, which not only lend elegance and grace to the structure but also serve as windows framing captivating vistas.

Located within the heart of the serene hills of Kothkai, Himachal. The Apple Farm Stay a traditional Himachali home restored in vernacular architecture style is flanked by mountains that kiss the clouds with streams gushing down its slopes and lush green orchards. The existing built-up structure of The Apple farm stay was built in 1920 by the erstwhile Wazir of the princely state of Himachal Pradesh, and now it has been restored to its original glory.