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Vernacular Architecture is 'architecture without architects'. The term vernacular has been used interchangeably with the terms folk, common, native or non-academic architecture. Definitions often refer to its localised nature, use of traditional skills, use of locally produced building materials and absence of architects. All these points are debatable! Another definintion is on functional ... [MORE]
1. Conference on Vernacular Architecture - Announcements and proceedings of the annual international conference in Slovenia.
2. Paul Oliver Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture - The world's first encyclopedia of the architecture of the people. Publication information.
3. The Other Modern: The Traditional City - An exhibition and conference that examined 20th-century traditional urbanism and architecture, the centerpiece of the third International Triennale of Architecture and Urbanism of Bologna in 2000.
4. Vernacular Architecture of the Low Countries - A page discussing how the use of wall-ties spread from the Low Countries in the late middle ages to Northern Europe and Dutch colonies in North America, Asia and Africa.
5. Vernacular Architecture of the World - Great Buildings Online describes a range of buildings in regional styles, and some designed by architects in Neo-Vernacular styles.

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