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Himalayan Vernacular Architecture

Peter Herrle · 2017

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"The region of the Himalayas and the adjoining Tibetan plateau is known for its unique and characteristic vernacular architecture and housing culture which is slowly but surely disappearing.The book analyses 19 traditional houses in the region that respond in diverse ways to the specifics of their location and local climate, and presents a comparative study of the construction elements using photographs and hand-drawn construction details"--

Book details

Year
2017
Language
English
Publisher
de Gruyter GmbH, Walter
Editions
1
Pages
312
ISBN
9783035610314

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