Vernacular Architecture & Structures | breaking paradigms

Опубликовано: 17 Июль 2026
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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
https://de.padlet.com/breakingparadig...


Projects & Examples:

The example mentioned in the podcast "Ben Guerir" - the eco-city in Morocco: https://www.emines-ingenieur.org/en/l...
Architectural projects at the AIN social media:
  / b_z4jrephqe  
  / b_yhd6ipxit  
  / 167936431  


 Africa Innovation Network
  / africinno  
  / africa-innovation-network-officiel  

Literature & Links
TED-Talk:    • Why glass towers are bad for city life -- ...  
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

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!