Cultural Heritage and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
A sociological study exploring how architecture, tradition, and innovation shape cultural identity and daily life in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
This research project investigates the sociological dimensions of cultural heritage and human interaction in both urban and rural settings within Small Island Developing States (SIDS). With a focus on architectural sociology, the study examines how island geography and the contrast between vernacular and modern architecture influence domestic life, social behavior, and community identity.
At its core, the project seeks to understand how the built environment reflects and reshapes cultural values—particularly in contexts where traditional knowledge coexists with rapid modernization. It also explores how innovations in urban planning, design, technology, and policy can support local communities when they are developed in alignment with indigenous practices and place-based knowledge.
By drawing connections between architectural form, cultural continuity, and sustainable development, the research aims to offer insight into how island communities adapt, preserve, and evolve their ways of living.