Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World
- Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World
The "Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World" is a three-volume encyclopedia detailing the traditional architecture of the world, by cultural region. Published in 1997, it was edited by Paul Oliver of the Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development and Oxford Brookes University.
The work was published by the Cambridge University Press in three volumes, totalling 2,500 pages. According to its website, "The first of the three volumes focuses on the theories, principles and philosophy that underpin traditional architecture. Volumes 2 and 3 consider these principles within specific cultural and societal contexts."
The encyclopedia includes a glossary, lexicon and bibliography and most styles described are also illustrated.
A "World Atlas of Vernacular Architecture" is in preparation, intended as a companion volume. [http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/be/oisd/act/ivau/index.html]
References
*Cambridge University Press, " [http://www.cambridge.org/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521564229 Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World] "
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