Contemporary vernacular design: how British housing can rediscover its soul
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Showcases good examples of vernacular principles used in contemporary vernacular housing all over the world, in both urban and rural environments. Introduces vernacular architecture and what it means for UK housing, case studies to demonstrate how this principles can be applied, examples of community self-build projects, and looking outside of the UK, particularly countries who have encountered developmental change.
Author
Nash, C.
History
Published: November 2016.
ISBN
9781859465844
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
Publisher History
RIBA Publishing produce best practice, legal, management and technical design guides for architects and other built environments professionals.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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