The Vernacular Architecture Forum encourages the study and preservation of all aspects of vernacular architecture and landscapes.

United States
Joined June 2011
In memory of VAF Bisher prize winner, Joseph Sciorra. The New York Times, "He Mapped Yard Shrines, Sidewalk Altars, and Flowerpots" nytimes.com/2026/10/16/nyreg…
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Consider... Applying for a Orlando Ridout V Fieldwork Fellowship! vafweb.org/Orlando-Ridout-V-…
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Did you miss #VAF2026? Never fear, it was captured in the local media: easternoregonliving.com/find…
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Did you know that if you choose to be a Contributing member of the VAF you directly help support the reduced rates available to our student and underemployed members? You can upgrade your membership status to Contributing at any time! vafweb.org/join
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Making a playlist or mixtape for #VAF2026? Don't forget to add Termination Winds! youtu.be/ej66EVWLps4?si=B8yJ…
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#VAF2026 Preparing guidebooks for your arrival later this week! Look! Even the president is put to work! (On-site registration opens Wednesday and runs into Saturday). vafweb.org/VAF-2026-LodgingT…
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Tasty Eats at #VAF2026 Try some of these delectable eats while you're staying in Walla Walla! vafweb.org/VAF-2026-LodgingT…
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A huge shoutout to our sponsors for #VAF2026! Thank you to Baker Boyer Bank! bakerboyer.com/our-approach/…
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A huge shoutout to our sponsors for #VAF2026! Thank you to the Washington State University School of Design and Construction! sdc.wsu.edu
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#VAF2026 You can peruse the digital version of the guidebooks before we hand you the physical copies in a week! vafweb.org/Guidebooks/ (This is a member benefit; you must log in to access)
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Shoutout to our sponsors for #VAF2026! Thank you to the University of Oregon Historic Preservation Program! archenvironment.uoregon.edu/…
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Shoutout to our sponsors for #VAF2026! Thank you to the SAH MDR Pacific Northwest Chapter! sahmdr.squarespace.com
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Shoutout to our sponsors for #VAF2026! Thank you to the Northwest Center for Architecture (NWC4A)! northwestcenterforarchitectu…
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Shoutout to our sponsors for #VAF2026! Thank you to the Whitworth College of Arts, Sciences, and Education! whitworthhonors.org
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#VAF2026 Heads up! 2/3rds of the spots on the Hanford bus tour are now spoken for -- when they are gone, they are gone. Don't delay; register today! vafweb.org/Columbia-River-Pl…
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#VAF2026 One third of the bus seats to go to Hanford on Friday, May 29th are already taken. Don't delay; register today! vafweb.org/Columbia-River-Pl…
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Registration is LIVE for VAF2026! Tours will go fast (as they ever do!)! Sign up today! vafweb.org/Columbia-River-Pl…
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Watch your email this week, VAF members! It's coming soon!!!
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It's coming!!! Registration for the annual conference - this year in Walla Walla, WA - opens in a few weeks! Make sure your membership is up to date and that you're ready to register! Tours will go fast! #VAF2026
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