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Vernacular Architecture

Vernacular architecture refers to structures built of local materials in a functional style devised to meet the needs of common people in their time and place. It is sometimes called folk architecture. Vernacular structures were built by people not schooled in any kind of formal architectural design. The anonymously-built log cabins, barns, and farm outbuildings that can be seen in rural areas are good examples of vernacular architecture.

Historically, worldwide, most buildings were built by people without benefit of plans by an architect. It is thought that up to 90% of all buildings have been vernacular---they were built for every day use by ordinary people.

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