Vernacular architecture is a term used to categorize methods of construction which use locally available resources and traditions to address local needs and circumstances.
The influences of the vernacular architecture will be:
- climate
- geography
- culture
- environment and materials
- labour skills
Arkhangelsk
Our first city is located in the north of Russia. Arkhangelsk lies in the Arctic Circle, at a point where the Northern Dvina River meets the White Sea. With its location, we can easily guess that the weather is really cold, with temperatures going from - 34°C in winter to 28°C in summer. With average temperatures of about -10°C in winter, the main issue is dealing with the cold in Arkhangelsk.
The typical houses are wooden houses,