ÖZKD LXXVIII 2024 Heft 4, pp. 26-30, 2025/02/12
Vernakuläre Architektur
Dialekte der Bauernhaus-Landschaft in Österreich
The Carinthian cultural and settlement landscape has traditionally been shaped by agriculture. However, the economic and sociocultural changes of recent years are gradually leading to the erosion of rural structures, thereby altering the region’s landscape in the long term. A significant portion of architectural and urban planning values are at risk of disappearing. Traditional farm barns, particularly the Carinthian “pillar barns” (Kärntner Pfeilerstadel), are increasingly being replaced by modern types of livestock buildings. Alternative uses for vacant pillar barns are rarely considered for various reasons. Due to insufficient documentation, there is a risk of the complete loss of a regional cultural asset. This article aims to raise awareness for the preservation of the “Carinthian pillar barns".
