The state of the art of earthen architecture and vernacular built heritage comprises a complex set of issues that range from fundamental problematic recognition to anthropological and cultural studies and,more recentl...
Troughout the centuries,earthen and vernacular architecture have revealed outstanding building cultures across the world.Tis rich and unique architecture is expressed through diferent tangible expressions in distinct ...
In this study,the environmental responsiveness of buUt heritage is closely connected with the aspects of building typology and urban canyon geometry.The focus of this study is on two-story adobe buildings with lightwe...
The authors want to acknowledge Dr.Ashish Shukla of Coventry University for his kind proofreading of the manuscript.
Past builders have developed very low-embodied energy construction techniques optimizing the use of local building materials.These techniques are a source of inspiration for modern sustainable building.Unfortunately,t...
Vernacular settlements provide us an opportunity to learn how sustainable building was inherently practiced in various regions of the world.This paper looks at how rituals that are a part of the Indra Jatra,a communit...
Vernacular heritage embodies the great wisdom used by the ancients over thousands of years to create their habitats.By adhering to vernacular wisdom,the unique production modes and lifestyles shown in vernacular herit...
Tibetan architecture is largely associated with the impressive monastic buildings scattered over the Tibetan Plateau and the adjoining mountain ranges.While these buildings have long attracted the interest from travel...
The eastern Black Sea Region, in Turkey, has a significantly authentic characteristic as regards to its rural architecture. The climate, geography, and local living culture in the region have developed an invaluable r...