Definition: it is a category of architecture based on localized needs and construction materials,... more Definition: it is a category of architecture based on localized needs and construction materials, reflecting local transactions and influenced by local culture and climate. Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over time to reflect the environmental, culture, technological, and historical context in which it exists. Broadly defined, vernacular architecture is an area of an architectural theory that studies the structures made by empirical builders without the intervention of professional architects. There exist many of non-professional architecture practice, from primitive shelter in distant communities to urban adaptations of building types that are imported from one country to another. Because of that, vernacular architecture is very open comprehensive concept. It is fact used a a shortcut and a synonymous of several practice, and theoretical standards on those practices. These include primitive or aboriginal architecture; ancestral or traditional architecture; ethnic or ethno-architecture. The increasing interest in sustainability and environmental responsibility has challenged architects to investigate and engage with climate specific passive building technologies as a means to reducing energy consumption. Vernacular architecture is one such area where architects have been sourcing climate responsive methods to apply to modern constructions. Vernacular architecture is used to describe structures built but people whose design decisions are influenced by traditions in their culture. Designs vary widely in response to local culture, society, climate and available resources, changing over a long period of time via trial and error and continuous adaptations. The end result is a " traditional " design solution that is climatically appropriate, culturally relevant and aesthetically pleasing. Whilst not only factor, climate in particular acted as a primary instigator, influencing architectural form as a means to keep out the elements – rain, wind, sun, and snow – and keeping the inhabitants comfortable and sustainable the social lives i and around the built environment. I the case of tropical Southeast Asia, the elements of vernacular architecture – such as roofs, walls, screens, openings, and floors – were all partially conceived in response to hot and humid tropical climate conditions (around 70-100% relative humidity and 30 degrees Celsius) as environmental filters, keeping the sun and rain out while letting the breeze in. The Southeast Asian vernacular house typical has the following features: a large and well-insulated pitched roof with deep overhang. The large roof is typically thatched the interior from the heat of the sun. It tends to be steeply pitched to efficiently drain off the water during a heavy rainfall. And the deep overhang shields the interior from the sun and rain. A porch, veranda or other in-between buffer zone that is roofed but not enclosed with wall so that it is shaded but also well-ventilated porous walls that screen the interior space for privacy purpose but admit breezes to facilitate cross-ventilation. I rapidly developing Asian cities, where environmental pressures and energy consumption are t an all-times high, climate responsive design inspired by vernacular architecture is a means of building economically with low environmental impact, and reducing energy consumptions for a low carbon future. Further research and experimentation of traditional solutions i vernacular architecture should take place as a means of establishing how they can be adopted, modified and developed to work modern requirements. As the renowned Indian architect, the late Charles Correa insisted, " in this, the old architecture – especially from vernacular – has much to teach us, as it always develops a typology and fundamental sense. "
Definition: it is a category of architecture based on localized needs and construction materials,... more Definition: it is a category of architecture based on localized needs and construction materials, reflecting local transactions and influenced by local culture and climate. Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over time to reflect the environmental, culture, technological, and historical context in which it exists. Broadly defined, vernacular architecture is an area of an architectural theory that studies the structures made by empirical builders without the intervention of professional architects. There exist many of non-professional architecture practice, from primitive shelter in distant communities to urban adaptations of building types that are imported from one country to another. Because of that, vernacular architecture is very open comprehensive concept. It is fact used a a shortcut and a synonymous of several practice, and theoretical standards on those practices. These include primitive or aboriginal architecture; ancestral or traditional architecture; ethnic or ethno-architecture. The increasing interest in sustainability and environmental responsibility has challenged architects to investigate and engage with climate specific passive building technologies as a means to reducing energy consumption. Vernacular architecture is one such area where architects have been sourcing climate responsive methods to apply to modern constructions. Vernacular architecture is used to describe structures built but people whose design decisions are influenced by traditions in their culture. Designs vary widely in response to local culture, society, climate and available resources, changing over a long period of time via trial and error and continuous adaptations. The end result is a " traditional " design solution that is climatically appropriate, culturally relevant and aesthetically pleasing. Whilst not only factor, climate in particular acted as a primary instigator, influencing architectural form as a means to keep out the elements – rain, wind, sun, and snow – and keeping the inhabitants comfortable and sustainable the social lives i and around the built environment. I the case of tropical Southeast Asia, the elements of vernacular architecture – such as roofs, walls, screens, openings, and floors – were all partially conceived in response to hot and humid tropical climate conditions (around 70-100% relative humidity and 30 degrees Celsius) as environmental filters, keeping the sun and rain out while letting the breeze in. The Southeast Asian vernacular house typical has the following features: a large and well-insulated pitched roof with deep overhang. The large roof is typically thatched the interior from the heat of the sun. It tends to be steeply pitched to efficiently drain off the water during a heavy rainfall. And the deep overhang shields the interior from the sun and rain. A porch, veranda or other in-between buffer zone that is roofed but not enclosed with wall so that it is shaded but also well-ventilated porous walls that screen the interior space for privacy purpose but admit breezes to facilitate cross-ventilation. I rapidly developing Asian cities, where environmental pressures and energy consumption are t an all-times high, climate responsive design inspired by vernacular architecture is a means of building economically with low environmental impact, and reducing energy consumptions for a low carbon future. Further research and experimentation of traditional solutions i vernacular architecture should take place as a means of establishing how they can be adopted, modified and developed to work modern requirements. As the renowned Indian architect, the late Charles Correa insisted, " in this, the old architecture – especially from vernacular – has much to teach us, as it always develops a typology and fundamental sense. "
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