ABSTRACT
In Chile despite the emphasis on globalization there are still many examples of vernacular architecture that respond to the climatic, geographic and cultural diversity that characterizes such an extensive territory as Chile. Some of these examples are considered as important cultural heritage, such as the architecture of the Andean plateau in the north and of the island of Chiloé in southern Chile. Many other existing examples are not recognized although they are widespread in many rural and isolated towns. Nonetheless the research conducted by the Institute of History and Heritage of the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidad de Chile has played an important role in the enhancement and teaching of traditional Chilean architecture. Over the last 20 years courses such as “Regional Chilean Architectures” (prof. Salinas) and “Chiloé Laboratory” (prof. Goldsack), are part of the curriculum of Architecture which contribute to developing an understanding of the importance of safeguarding this heritage for the future architects.
