Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World: Cultures and habitats
Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World: Cultures and habitats

Author: Paul Oliver

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 808

ISBN-13:

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Divided into three volumes, the Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture is a basic resource for this new area of study. As stated in Oliver's introduction "Vernacular architecture is now the term most widely used to denote indigenous, tribal, folk, peasant, and traditional architecture." Volume 1 discusses broad concepts such as 'typologies', 'symbolism and decoration', 'environment' and 'materials and building resources'. Volumes 2 and 3 survey vernacular architecture worldwide, arranged by continent followed by region. Both secular and sacred structures are included in this encyclopedia. The structures and building methods discussed are considered within their particular social and environmental context, disregarding political divisions where appropriate. This encyclopedia also provides line drawings, photographs and some architectural plans. [BQP 2/7/02; MJR 2/12/02].

Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World
Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World

Author: Marcel Vellinga

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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The first ever atlas of the world's day-to-day architecture. With sixty maps, this key reference title resources sustainable development and culturally appropriate development in the future.

Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World: Cultures and habitats
Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World: Cultures and habitats

Author: Paul Oliver

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 806

ISBN-13:

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Divided into three volumes, the Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture is a basic resource for this new area of study. As stated in Oliver's introduction "Vernacular architecture is now the term most widely used to denote indigenous, tribal, folk, peasant, and traditional architecture." Volume 1 discusses broad concepts such as 'typologies', 'symbolism and decoration', 'environment' and 'materials and building resources'. Volumes 2 and 3 survey vernacular architecture worldwide, arranged by continent followed by region. Both secular and sacred structures are included in this encyclopedia. The structures and building methods discussed are considered within their particular social and environmental context, disregarding political divisions where appropriate. This encyclopedia also provides line drawings, photographs and some architectural plans. [BQP 2/7/02; MJR 2/12/02].

Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Architecture
Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Architecture

Author: R. Stephen Sennott

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 9781579584337

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"A balance of sophistication and clarity in the writing, authoritative entries, and strong cross-referencing that links archtects and structures to entries on the history and theory of the profession make this an especially useful source on a century of the world's most notable architecture. The contents feature major architects, firms, and professional issues; buildings, styles, and sites; the architecture of cities and countries; critics and historians; construction, materials, and planning topics; schools, movements, and stylistic and theoretical terms. Entries include well-selected bibliographies and illustrations."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.

Built to Meet Needs: Cultural Issues in Vernacular Architecture
Built to Meet Needs: Cultural Issues in Vernacular Architecture

Author: Paul Oliver

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-06-07

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1136424059

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The study of vernacular architecture explores the characteristics of domestic buildings in particular regions or localities, and the many social and cultural factors that have contributed to their evolution. In this book, vernacular architecture specialist Paul Oliver brings together a wealth of information that spans over two decades, and the whole globe. Some previously unpublished papers, as well as those only available in hard to find conference proceedings, are brought together in one volume to form a fascinating reference for students and professional architects, as well as all those involved with planning housing schemes in their home countries and overseas.

American Architecture
American Architecture

Author: Cyril M. Harris

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780393731033

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Defines and illustrates architectural terms relating to building style, structural components, and architectural ornaments.

Songsters and Saints
Songsters and Saints

Author: Paul Oliver

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1984-09-27

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780521269421

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Paul Oliver rediscovers the wealth of neglected vocal traditions represented on Race records.

Blues Fell This Morning
Blues Fell This Morning

Author: Paul Oliver

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1990-04-12

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9780521377935

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A new, revised edition of Paul Oliver's classic study of the blues, first published in 1960.

Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World
Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World

Author: Marcel Vellinga

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-11-01

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1040277500

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The first world atlas ever compiled on vernacular architecture, this comprehensive work illustrates the variety and ingenuity of the world’s vernacular building traditions from a multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural and comparative approach, using over sixty world and regional maps. Mapping such diverse aspects as materials and resources, technologies, structural systems, symbolism, forms and service systems on a cross-cultural and comparative basis, the Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World reveals the distribution, diversity and relationships of the world’s vernacular building traditions. Indicating geographical patterns, developments, lacunae and anomalies, it gives rise to new insights and understandings, stimulating new hypotheses, questions and research efforts. Augmenting the award-winning Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, the Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World constitutes a unique and unparalleled resource for anyone involved in the growing field of vernacular architecture studies, including architects, geographers, art historians, planners, folklorists, conservationists, builders, and anthropologists as well as being of use to all those working in the fields of heritage conservation, architecture, regeneration, energy efficient building, resources management, development and sustainability.

From Vernacular to World Heritage
From Vernacular to World Heritage

Author: Letizia Dipasquale

Publisher: Firenze University Press

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 8855182927

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This publication brings together the results of the project 3DPAST: Living and virtual visiting European World Heritage, co-funded by the Creative Europe EU programme. The research highlighted the exceptional character and quality of living in vernacular dwellings found in World Heritage sites. This was possible by seizing the cultural space of European vernacular heritage, located in Pico island (Portugal), Cuenca town (Spain), Pienza (Italy), Old Rauma (Finland), Transylvania (Romania), Berat & Gjirokastra (Albania), Pátmos (Greece), and Upper Svaneti (Georgia). New digital realities grant the possibility to visit and to appreciate those places, to non-travelling audiences, who lack the opportunity to experience this unique heritage in situ. Creative potential is highlighted in 3D models and digital visualisations, which associate outstanding local knowledge with the vernacular expression of World Heritage.