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Presents a survey of vernacular architecture across the globe. This work takes you on a tour of traditional building around the world, which includes the loess cave homes of central China, the stilt houses on the shores of Dahomey, the housebarns of Europe and North America, the wind towers of Iran, and more.

About the Author

Allen Noble is distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography & Planning, University of Akron, Ohio, USA