What are some common building techniques used in Vernacular architecture?

Some common building techniques used in Vernacular architecture are:

1. Thatch roofing: This involves using plant material such as straw, reed, or grass to create a roofing material.

2. Adobe construction: This involves clay mixed with straw or other fibrous materials to create thick walls that are solid and strong.

3. Timber framing: This involves using wooden frames and beams to construct the main structure of a building.

4. Stone construction: This involves using stones of various sizes and shapes to create a solid and durable building.

5. Cob construction: This involves mixing clay, sand, and straw to create a building material that is then molded into shape and dried.

6. Wattle and daub: This involves weaving twigs or branches together (wattle) and then coating them with a mixture of mud or clay, sand, and straw (daub) to create a solid wall.

7. Rammed earth: This involves compacting layers of soil, gravel, and other materials to create a solid and durable building material.

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