Traditional Buildings

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Traditional Buildings

A Global Survey of Structural Forms and Cultural Functions

Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings

Author: Allen Noble

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Language: English

Published by: I.B. Tauris

Published on: 18th September 2009

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 360 pages

ISBN: 9780857739025


Introduction

Based on a lifelong professional and personal interest, "Traditional Buildings" presents a unique survey of vernacular architecture across the globe.

Content Overview

The reader is taken on a fascinating tour of traditional building around the world, which includes the loess cave homes of central China, the stilt houses on the shores of Dahomey, the housebarns of Europe and North America, the wind towers of Iran, the Bohio houses of the Arawak Indians of the Caribbean, and much more.

Author's Perspective

Professor's Noble's extensive travels have allowed him to examine many of the buildings at close quarters, and the richly illustrated text includes photographs from his personal collection.

Additional Information

With its comprehensive and detailed bibliography, the work will be welcomed by experts and non-specialists alike.

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