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Habitat - Vernacular Architecture For A Changing Climate by Sandra Piesik

First published in 2017, this major book gathers together the world's leading experts on vernacular architecture to examine how local buildings have stood the test of time and offer lessons for the future. The core of it is arranged by climate zone, from desert to tropical, temperate to arctic. Within each section, buildings are presented regionally, showing how climatic conditions and vegetation affect the evolution of building styles. The reference section offers information on materials science and engineering, including how buildings have been adapted to contend with natural disasters.