"That Is Still our Tradition but in a Modern Form, but it Still Tells our Story": Transitions in Buildings in Northern Ghana.

Traditional building practices, which are typically regarded as repositories of heritage and material culture, are undergoing significant transitions in northern Ghana. This transition is evident in the use of building materials other than locally accessible traditional materials. These transitions...

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Published in:	Journal of African Cultural Studies Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 104 - 121
Main Author:	Appeaning Addo, Irene
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar2023
Subjects:	Ghana Storytelling Communities Vernacular architecture Construction materials Sustainable buildings
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