Iran,located in one of the most earthquake-prone regions of the world,has experienced a very large number of destructive earthquakes that brought about considerable loss of human life and economic consequences.The cou...
The state of the art of earthen architecture and vernacular built heritage comprises a complex set of issues that range from fundamental problematic recognition to anthropological and cultural studies and,more recentl...
Troughout the centuries,earthen and vernacular architecture have revealed outstanding building cultures across the world.Tis rich and unique architecture is expressed through diferent tangible expressions in distinct ...
Vernacular building is the building for ordinary people,constrained by the practicalities of environmental conditions and physical materials,and influenced by traditional culture,but not mediated by professional arch...
Vernacular heritage embodies the great wisdom used by the ancients over thousands of years to create their habitats.By adhering to vernacular wisdom,the unique production modes and lifestyles shown in vernacular herit...
Tibetan architecture is largely associated with the impressive monastic buildings scattered over the Tibetan Plateau and the adjoining mountain ranges.While these buildings have long attracted the interest from travel...