Transsylvania Nostra Journal

The influence of globalization in rural areas has brought as a result drastic modifications and the destruction of values, examples of vernacular architecture around the world. An example of this is the vernacular house in Tabasco, Mexico. Until the last century, traditional houses with Mayan and Olmeca cultures’ influences existed in this region. These houses were inhabited by indigenous groups like Choles and Chontales. However, modifications and the destruction of this heritage have increased dramatically and local cultural expressions are prone to disappear. In this work, typical features of such vernacular houses are shown and some measures to protect this heritage are proposed.

Keywords: multicultural architecture, vernacular house, Maya Region, Mexico.