Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [concepts in the arts and humanities]
5. [genres in the visual arts]
6. architecture genres

Anotations

Scope note:

Broad term for any architecture built of local materials to suit particular local needs, generally constructed outside any academic tradition and without professional guidance. It is often of unknown authorship and makes little reference to established styles or theories of architecture. Most architectural works in the world are vernacular architecture.