ISVS, the International Seminar on Vernacular Settlements, organized by the International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements every two years, is a confluence of people from academia, research, profession, and students. This seminar takes place with an intention of promoting research into Vernacular Settlements. It aims to contribute to the knowledge of vernacular settlements around the world and establish the meaningfulness and relevance of vernacular traditions, and cultural practices in the contemporary world.