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My interest is to learn about other studies in which attention has been focused on artificial earth or masonry channels that collected or collect rainwater and transported it to storage tanks or the crop fields themselves. I am not referring to canals diverting water from rivers, but rather runoff and flood waters mobilized sporadically after rains through smaller and usually dry drainage networks.
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Vernacular architecture (in terms of material) was practiced by masses who could not afford a palace to live. Cost of construction was minimized by selection of local available material. A single multi utility space in a vernacular hut was provided for just a bare living. Within the limited available material best practices are adopted to gain a remarkable result through traditionally transferred wisdom. Intangible culture is transformed to a tangible tradition reflected in vernacular houses. Today's vernacular architecture demands experimentation with newer material transformed into cultural practices of the region.
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the style is more of vernacular architecture with distinctive architectural expressions, some of the buildings are still in existence.
y design team and I are studying an executive project in the city of Tabriz, Iran. In the description of the project services, we want to zoning the vernacular architecture of the world's villages and implement a tourist plan (by introducing sample houses and typing plans and materials And executive points and the extent of influence of each type in the geographical area and climatic conditions, culture, religion, etc.)
In our studies, we considered the zoning of the Atlas of vernacular Architecture to be the best classification in the world.
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Therefore, I ask all interested people and researchers from all over the world in this field to share resources or documents with us to help this global project.
Like so many other terms in social sciences, scholars put forth many definitions for the term. Paul Oliver, professor of Architecture at Oxford Brookes University, says that "Vernacular Architecture is now a term most widely used to denote indigenous, tribal, folk, peasant, and traditional architecture." Oliver traces the origin of the word "Vernacular" to the study of language. The word derives from the Latin vernaculus, native, extending the linguistic analogy that is frequently applied to the language, grammar, and syntax, and even to the style or manner of its expression of formal architecture.
ICOMOS charter was established in 1999, and states that: "Vernacular building is the traditional and natural way by which communities house themselves. It is a continuing process including necessary changes and continuous adaptation as a response to social and environmental constraints." It emphasizes the importance of the vernacular as part of our cultural heritage. "It is the fundamental expression of the culture of a community, of its relationship with its territory and, at the same time, the expression of the world's cultural diversity."
This is a useful introduction to understanding Vernacular Architecture and helps set the context for looking deeper into the topic. Getting back to the question, what is Vernacular Architecture?
In the past, the spirit of culture was more stable, without dynamism. Tribal, ethnic, racial, distances, impenetrable class boundaries, dependence on climate, land, rituals influenced the shape and space of architecture, these characteristics give rise to distinct formal differences in patterns of life, living spaces and buildings. There were prayers, rituals and even settlements, but the developments of the present century caused changes and changes in some aspects of life and culture of society. The movement and trend of traditional architecture stopped and on the other hand, due to the speed of change, it did not have the opportunity to adapt to culture. While the developments in European countries had taken place step by step and they largely easily replaced the changes. Now, if the basic factors of culture and architecture are known to be revived, they will continue to live. Architecture is not just a set of styles and forms, and does not even fully define itself by its social and economic conditions, but a set of them.
I am looking for links to journals/seminal papers on how high rise buildings affect the vernacular architecture nearby.
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- The vernacular architecture of each region expresses the identity and originality of that region, which can be originated from culture, economy, climate, art and creativity and other issues based on it. Throughout contemporary history, various architectures have been formed, each of which is based on one or more of these factors. Sometimes, even architectures with different names and different purposes have been formed whose goals were in line with the goals of vernacular architecture. Therefore, by recognizing architectures similar to vernacular architecture and contemporary architecture, by using researchers and enthusiasts in the field of vernacular architecture, with the help of library resources, in a qualitative way, to analyze and reason logically, the data of each person in The area that has the most dominance will be addressed in a way that reflects the characteristics of the vernacular architecture so that these architectures were similar in one or more aspects to the goals and characteristics of the vernacular architecture. The goal is to be able to use and exploit in similar situations by following the example of what has happened in these important architectures.
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Has mankind begun to enter an age of 'global culture'; wherein the needs and desires of different cultures around the world are becoming synonymous due to the technological innovations and higher expectations toward standards of living (particularly Western lifestyle), as presented by contemporary architecture? Does architecture now dictate culture where once the opposite was evident?
I am doing research on re-vernacular architect- specially vernacular house. How can we think re-vernacular in a contemporary context and still preserve the environmental and cost-benefits as well as the picturesque outward appearance of vernacular architecture? I think type of materials has more effect.
what's your idea?
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What is the best method to collect Data ONLINE. I am using Google Suite with its available Apps however it is slow. I need some comments from the experts on what I have done via this weblink: http://bit.ly/37Eghmd
While Retrofitting Stone Masonry Buildings, the local failure mechanism also plays a governing role like the Global Failures. Whilst Splint and Bandages can be placed for In plane and Out of Plane failures control, it also becomes necessary to control the local failure of the walls. Hence, as Jacketing is to be performed in remaining areas to control it, which is later covered with plasters/micro concreting, the original aesthetics of building is found to be lost. What optimum methods (that are also economically feasible) can be used in such case to preserve the vernacular architectures.
In 19th and 20th centuries wooden architecture became very popular among researchers and enthusiasts of vernacular culture in Central and Eastern Europe. Numerous texsts by professional scholars and amateurs reflected their general opinions on communities they associated with timber constructions. Many remarks and theories testfied to ethnic tensions as well as heterostereotypes and autostereotypes coined by competing ethnic groups. German scholars, for example, percieved Upper Silesian wooden churches as monuments to original Slavic culture petrified due to the backwardness and poverty believed by them to be characteristic of Slavs. This view corresponded with the myth of Prussian/German cultural mission in the East.
Timber houses in northern Europe
Timber houses, also known as wooden huts, originated in northern European countries such as Sweden, Finland, Norway and Russia. The reason is that in these places, what was found in abundance was forests and trees. Timber houses have a very prominent exterior. Usually the color of these houses is burnt brown to black and the timber is placed horizontally. In the corners, the beams are fastened together. Of course, before the construction of these houses, brick houses related to the Viking period style were very common in these areas. Later in the mid-17th century, Swedish immigrants introduced this style of home to the people of North America, and later Native Americans and American colonists imitated this style of architecture.
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I am trying to compile former research and records of Indonesian Architecture into a book. It will be too ambitious for me to collect all the tribes with distinct architecture. However, the progress has gone a long way so there's no reason to stop. We required some records, preferably which includes description or pictures of the vernacular building in Irian and Maluku prior to 1900s. Any contribution will be mentioned in acknowledgement. I will appreciate all the help. Thank you.
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Due to the different theories that have been proposed throughout history by various experts about Vernacular architecture. Including:
1. Spontaneous Architecture
2. Primitive Architecture
3. Anonymous Architecture
4. Rural Architecture
5. Popular Architecture
6. folk Architecture
7. Traditional Architecture
8. Traditional Architecture
9. Indigenous Architecture
10. Vernacular Architecture
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I am looking for information on changes of main urban plazas with strong historical heritage and despite this they have changed in time. Any bibliography? and papers? plans or pictures of "before" and "after" situations.
Just wondering which kind of plants are most suitable for green roofs and living walls.
a small discussion I want to open on this platform,
What is Humanitarian architecture?
I am not seeking an “ official definition” , I am seeking points of views.
From your opinion as an architect and a researcher, when can we call architecture Humanitarian ?
I have got an opinion that there should be a way of vernacular model of social housing as well as vernacular architecturé. This question is a way of understanding the issue.
during my thematic researches on several regions in the world, and on the case study on which I worked in situ, the observation was of the fact that the system arcs, vaults and domes, could resist the earthquake.
I presented explanations, but are there any of you who have proved it with other methods?
CFD simulations clearly demonstrate that forgotten ancient Turkish architectural element “Cumba” can enhance ventilation rate by 276% and harvesting wind from different directions even in the single facade ventilation. Furthermore, the room’s mean air velocity and ventilation rate could be adjusted to a broad range of values with the existence of Cumba. As a passive strategy, understanding the working principles of “Cumba” can contribute the effectiveness of wind-driven ventilation strategies in modern dwellings.
During my visits to different countries I recognised the existence of architectural elements that have some similar characteristics with Cumba. I would like to ask any colleague to inform me about the names of these architectural elements (especially in some European countries). I know the "bay windows", they are common particularly in terraced houses (e.g. in UK), but they have some fundamental differences with Cumba. The details about Cumba can be found in the article; Aydin, Yusuf Cihat, and Parham A. Mirzaei. "Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: A CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture." Building Simulation. Vol. 10. No. 2. Tsinghua University Press, 2017.
Answers will use in the study about CMHC's in Turkey.
Trade and commerce not only defined the economic landscape of the Gulf, it also morphed the subtle identity of architecture. The navigated paths, movement, border less geography introduced new ideas and technology in an architectural landscape where identity is formed more notably by diversity. How do we address the critical question of authenticity of domestic architecture in the Gulf with its place-complexity?
How do / can we appropriate technical information and know-how in construction by visual methods?
i am presently writing paper on climate responsiveness of the architecture of this region. i have many case studies yet to be published on this topic. roughly 10- 15 types documented and another 30 varieties partially analysed. i have done my phd on this regional architecture and urban design.
Interested to know about hybrid visual methods combining architectural and anthropological approaches. Any lead to current works. Thanks.
Many architecture MA students at my university wish to probe into aspects of urbanism related to how people interact with urban plans, urban realities, architecture. They also would like to integrate to their projects the community interest in the return of vernacular architecture, the importance of nature, and community perception of the relationship between building and landscape, etc. I believe these issues would best served through qualitative research. Materials not expressly versant on architecture and urbanism, but could help students to understand qualitative research methods, would also be most welcome.
Hello. I have found in literature that in some past and modern settlements habitation rooms were often coupled by one or more rooms that are smaller in size (i.e., floor area) and are used for various "utilitarian" tasks (e.g., storing, processing, tools maintenance). During my review of archaeological and ethnographic literature, I have found for instance that this type of activities organization occurs in ancient US pueblos (e.g., Broken K, Turkey Creek Pueblo) as well as in some modern groups such as the Fulani in Africa.
I was wondering if anyone wants to provide feedback on the above, widening the scenario of possible parallels. Indication of case studies and bibliographical references are welcome.
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Looking for resources discussing the impact of ephemeral relics upon the creation of memories (spontaneous or fantasy) and their involvement in the construction and authentication of "sense of place" aka how the relic attributes to the individual's emotional attachment to structure or location.
Japan is at the forefront of the technological age but is such innovation dictating an architecture far removed from the country's traditional vernacular; whereby form is being influenced by technological processes and priorities in opposition to cultural precedents. Moreover, in this new age of global technology and communication, are aspects of tradition, context and symbolism being lost?
We live in different environments and thus architecture is affected by local stone, bricks, mud bricks. Furthermore, the windows,ceilings,and everything else can be suitable with environment.
Spatial behavior research has been frequently used in the context of modern settlement, is there any significant difference between research on both contexts, modern and vernacular settlements, thank you ...
Climatic design, old houses
Looking for resources discussing the impact ephemeral relics have upon the creation of memories (spontaneous or fantasy) and their involvement in the construction and authentication of "sense of place". aka how the relic attributes to the individual's emotional attachment to structure or location.
