“Towards a Contemporary Reinterpretation of the Vernacular Heritage of the Indigenous Peoples of the World”
Date: 3 November 2025
This webinar addressed the importance of indigenous knowledge, vernacular architecture, and cultural identity in the context of contemporary urban challenges. International experts shared perspectives on sustainability, resilience, and the preservation of cultural memory through design.
Key topics include:
- Indigenous urbanization and the reinvention of vernacular traditions
- The role of indigenous knowledge in design and sustainability
- Transforming cultural codes in urban contexts
- Conservation of sacred landscapes and their ecological wisdom
Speakers:
- Amal Terki (UIA HCI/WP, Algeria) – Indigenous Urbanization and the Reinvention of the Vernacular: The Case of the Berber Peoples of North Africa
- Patrick Robert Reid Stewart Sim’oogit (Hereditary Chief, Canada) – Privileging the Use of Indigenous Knowledge in Design
- Mokóládé Johnson (Nigeria) – Transforming Cultural Codes in an Urban Context: Reimagining Sacred Forests Heritage for Climate Regulation in Lagos, Nigeria
- Opening and Closing Remarks: Kassim Omar (Kenya)
- Introductory and Conclusion Reflections: Samer Helmy Kasem (Egypt)
- Moderation: Anjumalla Pradhan (Nepal)