Building TraditionsList by author Theme Description The papers in this session examine the diverse characters and dynamic architectural properties of indigenous vernacular building traditions, mainly from various Pacific rim and Oceania cultures. They debate the human values of these traditions and what they represent by way of contrast to western constructs of architecture. Theoretical themes include cross-cultural exchanges, maintenance and transformation of architectural traditions, religious beliefs as generators of architectural traditions, and bi-cultural architectures. An Introduction to Architecture + Building Traditions: lessons from ethno–architects, Paul Memmott, (Building Traditions Introductory Essay) Ellen Andersen Mike Austin Deidre Brown James Davidson Shaneen Fantin Martin Fowler Qinghua Guo Stephen Long Lesley McFadyen Bill McKay Tim O’Rourke Albert L. Refiti |