In light of the accumulated and increasing challenges of existence, the sceptical cognitive transformations of the "Other," and the fragile signs of "us," the present, as the past, witnesses a struggle for the possession of spaces; spaces of acquaintance and honour. Acquaintance between the diverse localities, and a devotional intellectual honouring that inspires freedom, these are existential concepts upon which humanity has built its process of succession, inhabited its land, and made the mountains its homes, thus possessing, building, and constructing. Local architecture is one of the deepest expressions of human culture, as it represents the profound interaction between humans and their environment. Its designs embody the lifestyle, history, and traditions of local communities; architecture that emerges and evolves in specific and dynamic local contexts, in response to these contexts and the historical process (environmental, social, economic, and cultural conditions, etc.). Local architecture is not merely a reaction to aesthetic and social conditions; it is essentially an intelligent environmental response. It expresses the cultural identities of the communities shaped by spiritual dimensions, and it is an integral part of how humans perceive their spaces (authority/power, religion/belief, and time/land). When we consider the interrelation of "Human, Land, Time," we notice that local architecture forms the bridge that connects humans to their cultural and heritage identity. Through architectural designs, it reflects the traditions of the community, its customs, and its worldview of the world and the universe. It embodies the profound relationship between humans and their environment, bridging the past and the present, and harmonizing authenticity with modernity. This interdisciplinary forum has emerged to explore the deep connection between humans and their environment, between the past and the present, and between authenticity and modernity. Therefore, the present forum came to highlight the key characteristics of local architecture, with the aim of analysing the components of authentic architecture and understanding the historical factors and trends that contributed to shaping this identity. Additionally, it seeks to employ these elements as an effective tool in shaping new design directions, drawing inspiration from the constants of the past, reinterpreting them through the variables of the present, and steering them towards the future.