The African Dwelling

From Traditional to Western Style Homes

By: EpÃ©e Ellong, Diane Chehab

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Paperback | 1 October 2019

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232 Pages

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18+

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25.4 x 17.78 x 1.25

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Housing has changed in Sub-Saharan Africa since the Europeans arrived. Africans no longer live in traditional homes. This historical transition from "hut to house," from traditional to Western style, reflects slavery, colonialism and other social influences.

This book focuses on Cameroon, known as "Africa in Miniature" because of its geographical and cultural representation of the continent at large. Architectural styles, materials and construction techniques are discussed within a larger context, examining how lifestyle changes and architectural trends influence each other. This work is a rich examination of the challenges and opportunities for a new generation of African architects to integrate the lessons of the past and create a future more responsive to the region''s needs.

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"Rich examination of the challenges and opportunities for a new generation of African architects...impressively informative...extraordinary...meticulous scholarship...recommended"-Midwest Book Review.

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