Design and the Vernacular: Interpretations for Contemporary Architectural Practice and Theory

Title: Design and the Vernacular: Interpretations for Contemporary Architectural Practice and Theory 
Editors: Professor Paul Memmott, Dr John Ting, Dr Tim O’Rourke and Professor Marcel Vellinga
Publisher: Bloomsbury (2023)

Design and the Vernacular: Interpretations for Contemporary Architectural Practice and Theory explores the currency of vernacular architecture, and its intersection with modernity and globalisation in local cultures across Australia and Oceania. It examines the relevance and role of vernacular architecture in contemporary urban planning, landscape and architectural design in the context of rapid political, economic, technological, social and environmental changes.

The book presents sixteen chapters by design practitioners and scholars who explore questions about the contribution of vernacular architecture and landscapes to contemporary design practice. The questions and case studies offer lessons for design disciplines in other global regions and demonstrate how vernacular architecture can influence contemporary design practices that support local cultures and influence representations of regional and state identities.