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Dwellings : the vernacular house world wide

by Paul Oliver

An updated survey of vernacular architecture and traditional self-built homes across the globe. This volume explores construction and decoration methods across diverse cultures, analysing how communities adapt to climate, migration, and social change.

Accession 11737 ISBN 9780714842028 Publisher Phaidon Press
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