Abstract
At a time when digital culture touches on all aspects of life, it is surprising that its relationship to vernacular architecture has so far not been subject to much research. A common perception is that vernacular architecture is not made with or by computers but is rather ‘built by hand’, the result of the interplay between the human mind, traditional craft skills, and materials. In this essay I will argue that this perception is outdated and that the vernacular and digital realms in fact do come together in dynamic and often creative ways. Based on a review of the limited publications that are available, the essay outlines a number of ways in which both these realms converge all around the world. I conclude that this convergence should be high on the agenda of the field of vernacular architecture studies in an increasingly more interconnected, challenging, and unpredictable world.