The physical result is a mix of all of these with the predominant vernacular traditions. Architecture competitions are platforms where innovation meets imagination, where the boundaries of what we ...

Adobe walls, textured plaster and wooden window frames bring "a unique artisanal charm" to this Indian house overlooking the ...

African architects are at the forefront of sustainable design. They combine traditional methods with modern technologies.

Their houses honor local vernacular architecture, materials and scale, enhancing their connection to the setting, while delivering solutions that are inventive and responsive to the clients' needs.

After all, from time immemorial, buildings have been constructed using locally available materials ... can also bring in vernacular elements in smaller ways mimicking architectural details.