The Digital Divide: Can Technology Support Vernacular Architecture?

Village houses set in the landscape of Madagascar’s central highlands. Image © Bernd BiederThe architecture and construction industry has undergone a transformation with the integration of various digital tools, now indispensable to the design process. The welcoming of technologies has effectively streamlined operations, enhanced efficiency, and elevated design quality. This digital shift, however, has resulted in a digital divide that goes beyond accessibility to tools and software.