Vernacular architecture in urban and rural dwellings in Manabí, Ecuador: A journey through its historical evolution

Abstract

Throughout history, both specialists in the construction branch and others who do not have specifi c technical knowledge, have participated in the designs of vernacular constructions. They have built buildings in villages, tribes, or communities, which have left their mark all over the world. Particularly in Ecuador, the Ecuadorian population that treasures this architectural typology has been influenced by the aboriginal culture, in addition to the trends brought by the Spanish conquerors and other later migrations. In this nation, the province of Manabí treasures vernacular architectural values in urban and rural homes that are part of the cultural heritage of Ecuador.