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.....

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

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

Swiss studio Manuel Herz Architects has unveiled plans to extend Tambacounda Hospital in Senegal, with a snaking building featuring perforated brick walls.

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.

Image 32 of 43 from gallery of Krupachaya Farmhouse / Q-design. Photograph by Atul Kanetkar

On the edge of Gir lion sanctuary, lies the Gir Vihar – home to 20 cottages; designed by village based architect Himanshu Patel from “d6thD” design studio with overt principle of vernacular architecture in mind

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

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.