Based on a lifelong professional and personal interest, "Traditional Buildings" presents a unique survey of vernacular architecture across the globe. The reader is taken on a fascinating 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, the Bohio houses of the Arawak Indians of the Caribbean, and much more. Professor's Noble's extensive travels have allowed him to examine many of the building at close quarters and the richly illustrated text includes photographs from his personal collection. With its comprehensive and detailed bibliography, the work will be welcomed by experts and non-specialists alike.

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


Book Information
ISBN 9781845113056
Author Allen Noble
Format Hardback
Page Count 360
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC