The vernacular’s return to favour

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Leïla el-Wakil

doi:10.18356/22202293-2024-1-2

E-ISSN: 22202293

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The vernacular’s return to favour
Author: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and Leïla el-Wakil
Source: The UNESCO Courier, Volume 2024, Issue 1, Feb 2024, p. 8 - 10
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/22202293-2024-1-2
Language: English | Also available in Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish
- Published online: 12 Feb 2024

Abstract

The reign of all-concrete construction has tended to overshadow the merits of vernacular architecture. In recent years, visionary architects have been drawing on traditional know-how to design buildings that are naturally resistant to climate change.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Life on Land

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development ; Human Settlements and Urban Issues

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The vernacular’s return to favour

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