Man and His House in the Himalayas: Ecology of Nepal by Gérard Toffin - 9789937623551 - Book Cover

Man and His House in the Himalayas

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Man and His House in the Himalayas
Gerard Toffin

Man and His House in the Himalayas

Ecology of Nepal

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Gerard Toffin's 'Man and His House in the Himalayas' offers an invaluable documentation of Nepal's traditional vernacular architecture. This study captures the unique designs of farmhouses and other structures, built by local artisans using indigenous materials, a legacy that is rapidly fading without professional architectural intervention. The volume serves as a crucial ethnographic record of rural and urban housing in the Himalayas.

Why You Should Read?

  • Preserves the intricate details of vanishing traditional building practices and materials.
  • Explores the deep socio-religious meanings embedded within Nepali architectural designs.
  • Provides essential insights for architects, urban planners, cultural researchers, and anyone interested in Himalayan heritage.
  • Offers a unique perspective on the intersection of human habitation, culture, and the ecology of Nepal.
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ISBN-13 9789937623551
Cover / Binding Paperback
Publisher Himal Books
Pages 243
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