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VI. GLOSSARY OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
Value
Principles or standards of behaviour; common, institutional, or individual judgement of what is important in work, culture, or life. Is the positive characteristics attributed to heritage places and objects by legislation, governing authorities, and/or other stakeholders. These characteristics are what make a site significant, and they are often the reason why society and authorities are interested in a specific cultural site or object. In general, groups within society expect benefits from the value they attribute to the resource.
Vernacular architecture
Can be defined as a type of local or regional construction, using traditional materials and resources from the area where the building is located, created by untrained experts without the supervision of schooled professionals. Consequently, this architecture is closely related to its context and is aware of the specific geographic features and cultural aspects of its surroundings, being strongly influenced by them. For this reason, they are unique to various places in the world, becoming even a means of reaffirming an identity.
Victorian architecture (1845 – 1900)
A series of architectural revival styles. Victorian refers to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901) in England, called the Victorian era, during which period the styles known as Victorian were used in construction. However, many elements of what is typically termed “Victorian” architecture did not become popular until later in Victoria’s reign. The styles often included interpretations and eclectic revivals of historic styles.
Vulnerability
The propensity or predisposition to be adversely affected. Vulnerability encompasses a variety of concepts including sensitivity or susceptibility to harm and lack of capacity to cope and adapt. The structural conditions, including physical, social, cultural, economic, and political systems that render people and communities susceptible to the impacts of hazards, and which make it possible for a hazard to become a disaster.