The Architectural Review, December 1st, 1995
Bhutan's rugged terrains and enforced isolation enable its government to protect the country's architectural heritage from Western influence. However, modernist ideas are gradually entering the country's boundaries, threatening the survival of Bhutan's centuries-old architectural tradition. These ideas have undesirable effects on the cultural, aesthetic and economic independence of Bhutan.
Bhutan's isolation, enforced by its government, has conserved its architectural heritage. Despite this, Western technology is beginning to appear and may threaten its continuity.
Bhutan's remarkable indige...
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