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'''Howard Davis''' is an American writer and professor of [[architecture]] at the [[University of Oregon]] in Eugene. A native of New York City, he studied physics at [[Cooper Union]] and at [[Northwestern University]] and received a master's degree in architecture from the [[University of California, Berkeley]], where he worked with [[Christopher Alexander]]. He has worked on projects in the [[Pacific Northwest]], [[India]], [[England]], [[Mexico]] and [[Israel]].

He is known for his research into [[vernacular architecture]] and building history, published in the book ''[[The Culture of Building]]'' (1999, reprinted in paperback 2006). He also collaborated with Christopher Alexander on ''[[The Production of Houses]]'' (1985), an account of an innovative housing project in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. His current research is concerned with urban buildings that combine commercial and residential uses; museums and memorials to war; housing; and American architectural education. His latest book is "Living Over the Store: Architecture and Local Urban Life." Davis was founding co-editor of ''Buildings & Landscapes'', the journal of the [[Vernacular Architecture Forum]].

The [[Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture]] honored Davis with the ACSA Distinguished Professor Award in 2009.<ref>[http://acsa-arch.org/programs-events/awards/archives/DP ACSA Archives, Distinguished Professor Award winners.]</ref>

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==External links==
* [http://www.architectureweek.com/2000/0524/culture_1-1.html What is the Culture of Building?] Article from ''ArchitectureWeek''

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