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Vernacular Architecture Forum, the Glossary

Index Vernacular Architecture Forum

The Vernacular Architecture Forum (VAF) is a scholarly organization founded in 1980 to support the study and preservation of all aspects of vernacular architecture and landscapes.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 6 relations: Architecture, Folklore, Geography, Historic preservation, Landscape architecture, Vernacular architecture.

  2. Architecture organizations based in the United States
  3. Arts organizations established in 1980
  4. Indigenous architecture
  5. Vernacular architecture in the United States

Architecture

Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction.

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Folklore

Folklore is the body of expressive culture shared by a particular group of people, culture or subculture.

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Geography

Geography (from Ancient Greek γεωγραφία; combining 'Earth' and 'write') is the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth.

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Historic preservation

Historic preservation (US), built heritage preservation or built heritage conservation (UK) is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance.

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Landscape architecture

Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor areas, landmarks, and structures to achieve environmental, social-behavioural, or aesthetic outcomes.

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Vernacular architecture

Vernacular architecture (also folk architecture) is building done outside any academic tradition, and without professional guidance. Vernacular Architecture Forum and Vernacular architecture are Indigenous architecture.

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See also

Architecture organizations based in the United States

Arts organizations established in 1980

Indigenous architecture

Vernacular architecture in the United States

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernacular_Architecture_Forum

Also known as Vernacular Architecture Newsletter.