...Dadang Hikmah Purnama Purpose This study critically maps the epistemological development of vernacular architecture and cultural heritage studies (2001–2025). It examines thematic trajectories, scientific collaboration, geographical imbalances, and epistemic inequalities while assessing...

... as a model of sustainable living rooted in indigenous knowledge, yet its existence is increasingly threatened by modernization and declining intergenerational transmission. Research limitations/implications The findings emphasize the importance of preserving Rumoh Aceh as a vernacular architectural model...

... that remained until Google’s last mapping. Originality/value The application of GSV in the survey and analysis of vernacular architecture enabled the documentation of dwellings with precise and up-to-date information, allowing for monitoring and a deeper understanding of changes made over time. In addition...

...). Traditional knowledge Vernacular architecture Place-based wisdom Capacity building Heritage-based solutions Climate action This innovative film utilises the voices and perspectives of Jodhpur residents to unpack the city’s risk scape. By communicating risk through the lived experiences of citizens...

... bioclimatic design strategies at the earliest conceptual design phases in hot desert climates. Vernacular architecture Bioclimatic design Hot desert climates Esfahak village Iran Esfahak is a historic village that has been inhabited since at least 15th-century AD (Zat-Akram and Amanifard, 2019...

..., 2021b). This project has integrated the outcomes of two courses offered by the programs of Architecture and civil engineering: “industrial training” (program core course) and “Omani vernacular architecture” (program elective). The present paper is a discussion on this unique experiment in Oman...

...Juan María Songel Purpose The aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between vernacular architecture and Frei Otto's work, searching for shared principles and specific singularities, and testing whether lightness and sustainability can be identified as a common goal. Design...

..., that have been put forward as an example to be followed, are elements that have hundreds of years in the constructive tradition. Social implications In this context, vernacular architecture has much to contribute in the field of conservation by the enormous accumulated knowledge that its shapes...