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Jul 2019
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EP. 09 - CLARE NASH - Vernacular Archite...

Architecture Academy
About this episode

In this episode we talk to the architect Clare Nash about how British housing can rediscover its soul.

We talk about prefabrication, communities, passivhaus, regional and vernacular architecture, grand designs, co-housing, self build and lots more.

To enter the prize draw to win a signed copy of Clare Nash's book Contemporary Vernacular Design: How British housing can rediscover its soul. Email podcast@architecture-academy.com with the heading 'Competition' in the heading. Or you can message us 'Competition' on twitter or instagram.

 

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