The diversity and complexity of African vernacular architecture remain widely unknown both to the general public and to architects. Yet Upper Volta (Burkino Faso) encompasses an astonishing variety of design principles and building techniques that belie the widespread image of the primitive hut so readily associated with rural Africa. This provides a convincing interpretation of the relationship between spatial organisation and daily activity in Gurunsi life.
- ISBN10 0841908907
- ISBN13 9780841908901
- Publish Date 1 January 1985
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Holmes & Meier Publishers Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 229
- Language English