In this episode, we talk about vernacular architecture around the world. We talked with Bouchra Idrissi of the Africa Innovation Network about the definitions, advantages, and challenges of vernacular architecture. Please post your input in the map below:
Map
Projects & Examples
The example mentioned in the podcast “Ben Guerir” – the eco-city in Morocco: https://www.emines-ingenieur.org/en/life-at-emines/a-place-to-live/the-green-city-of-benguerir
Architectural projects at the AIN social media:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Z4jrephQe/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YhD6IpXIT/
https://www.facebook.com/Africinno/photos/a.115548989968156/167936431
Africa Innovation Network
https://www.facebook.com/Africinno
https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-innovation-network-officiel/
Literature & Links
TED-Talk: https://youtu.be/48x_00Iy0ac
Sayigh, A., 2019. Sustainable Vernacular Architecture. Brighton, UK: Springer International Publishing.
Glassie, H., 2000. Vernacular Architecture. Bloomington, US: Indiana University Press.
Weber, W., Yannas, S., 2014. Lessons from Vernacular Architecture. Routledge
Credits
Created by Constanze Frech & Sarah Kusché
With music composed by Dídac Barroso Cascales
Sound design by Dídac Barroso Cascales & Florian Frech
Editing: Sarah Kusché
Content & concept: Constanze Frech & Sarah Kusché
Contribution: Bouchra Idrissi of the Africa Innovation Network
Script: Sarah Kusché
Voice for intro and outro by Dídac Barroso Cascales
Special thanks to Florian Frech for providing his studio and expertise for intro & outro!