Reviving Vernacular Architecture – A Panacea to Issues in Contemporary Residential Buildings in Yoruba Context

- Vernacular Architecture is a style that has been influenced by another culture. This style of Architecture was introduced into Nigeria by returnee slaves. This paper advocates for the revival of Vernacular Architecture philosophies or principles. It has been discovered and studied that, generally, modern contemporary edifices have strongly deviated from some relevant design prerequisites and frameworks. These design considerations are present in Vernacular Architecture, and if adopted, will serve as effective tools in solving contemporary issues affecting Contemporary Architecture in modern milieu. This study unrepentantly yearns for a link between the past and the present, even the future. This paper succinctly explains influencing factors that birthed Vernacular Architecture such as the need for change, colonial influence, Afro-Brazillians impact. In the course of soliciting the resuscitation of Vernacular Architecture, it has been discovered to suffer astronomical negligence, as a result of this, complicating some issues faced in contemporary buildings. This paper specifically discusses four Vernacular Architecture frameworks that proffer proactive solutions to contemporary issues. This is an initiative for stakeholders of Contemporary Architecture to understand and incorporate these frameworks into their designs. This paper concludes that Vernacular Architecture principles should keep undergoing the process of maintenance, conservations, preservation and revival in our community.