About the Book
Sustainability is a concept that has monopolised a large number of the scientific debates in a wide range of spheres connected not only with architecture, urban planning and construction, but also with the product market, tourism, culture, etc. However, sustainability is indissolubly linked to vernacular architecture and the lessons this architecture of the past can teach us for the future. The concept of sustainability as it is presented is wide-reaching and encompasses not only environmental issues but also sociocultural and socioeconomic questions. The lessons we can learn from studying vernacular architecture in these three broad spheres are manifold, and can help us not only to further the conservation and retrieval of this architecture already in existence but to rethink new architecture in the light of what we have learned.
Vernacular Architecture: Towards a Sustainable Future will be a valuable source of information for academics and professionals in the fields of Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Construction and Building Engineering and Architecture.
Table of Contents:
Preface Organization and committees Conference support Plenary lectures Vernacular architecture and sustainability: Two or three lessons... M. Vellinga Vernacular architecture in the modern concept of cultural heritage J.M. Ballester Lectures Conservation of morphological characters as an approach to thermal comfort A.R. Abd Elrady & M.H. Hassan Domes of adobe and stone on the rural architecture of centre of Castilla y Leon (Spain) O. Abril & F. Lasheras Vernacular heritage solutions for sustainable architecture: The Phlegraean islands M. Achenza, I. Giovagnorio & L. Cannas Approaches to nature in Iranian traditional houses in terms of environmental sustainability S. Adeli & M. Abbasi Conservation of the vernacular heritage in the villages of Bursa, Turkey Z. Ahunbay, T. Ayrancilar, A. Polat & A. Uray Laguena, a roofing technique in Campo de Cartagena, Spain I. Almela & L. Martinez Understanding matter to think and build differently: The amaco project N. Alvarez, R. Anger, M.M. Bisiaux, H. Houben & L. Fontaine Project proposal for the urban redevelopment of Oia, the sunset town M. Antonelli, C. Crescenzi & V. Grillo Perishable materials architectures in Northern Italy (from Roman times to nowadays) A. Antonini Qualitative criteria for defining the safety analysis of Ottoman bath structures K. Apak The habitat of transhumant shepherds at Mgoun Valley, High Atlas (Morocco) J. Asencio, J.M. Mateos & R.M. Moreno The construction project of the Moklen ethnic house, Sea Gypsy architecture in Southern Thailand 81 M. Attavanich & H. Kobayashi Sustainability in Saudi vernacular built environment: The case of Al-Ahsa M.K. Attia Vernacular houses of Datca Peninsula: Architectural typology and its sustainability O.B. Avsar Vernacular architecture in Saudi Arabia: Revival of displaced traditions M.O. Babsail & J. Al-Qawasmi Jordanian vernacular architecture E. Baglioni 10-year experience from vernacular architecture to contemporary sustainability M. Balzani, P. Massai & L. Rossato Preservation of vernacular schist masonry farm walls C.E. Barroso, D.V. Oliveira & L.F. Ramos Adapting vernacular architecture: The case of the Singapore Cottage in Melbourne R. Beeston & N. Matarredona Preservation and energy behavior in Aosta Valley's traditional buildings C. Bionaz Strategies for energy retrofitting of vernacular architecture of Cabanyal-Canyamelar J. Blanco, B. Serrano, L. Ortega & L. Soto Straw as construction material for sustainable buildings: Life Cycle Assessment of a post-earthquake reconstruction A. Bonoli, S. Rizzo & C. Chiavetta Studies on vernacular architecture in Italy: The experience of G. Ciribini (1913-1990) D. Bosia Guidelines for rehabilitation of vernacular architecture D. Bosia & L. Savio Perceptions of vernacular architecture G. Bosman & C. Whitfield Sustainability features of vernacular architecture in Southern Algeria A. Bouchair The Kasbah of Dellys in Algeria, revitalization and conservation through tourism D. Boussaa Restoration and rehabilitation in Palestine: Hosh el Etem in the historic centre of Birzeit K. Bshara, J. Barlet & R. Salem Study of the behaviour of agglomerates with lime: Mortars, concretes, soils M. Camprubi, M. Consola & X. Vallory Life Cycle Assessment as a means to grow awareness on the environmental impact of conservation C. Careccia & M. D'Incognito Open Tools applied to low-tech curved roofings, Elche & Muchamiel, Spain J. Carrasco, J. Bermejo, P. Ferrando, A. Enguita & J. Toledo Via Traiana-an ancient route for contemporary territorial development G. Ceraudo & L. Salierno Traditional housing in Calabria: Past and present R. Chimirri VerSus project: Lessons from vernacular heritage for sustainable architecture M. Correia, G.D. Carlos, H. Guillaud, S. Mecca, M. Achenza, F. Vegas & C. Mileto Vernacular seismic culture in Portugal: On-going research M. Correia, G.D. Carlos, D. Viana & F. Gomes The application of traditional tube house in water revitalization M. Dao Le Hong Sustainable living: Environmental integration in 15 vernacular Spanish houses M. de Luxan, G. Gomez & E. Roman Structural analysis of traditional gypsum walls from the 12th century in Spain B. de Miguel & G. Pardo Guastavino vaulting: Adaptation of Spanish vernacular architecture in the USA B. de Miguel, K. Diebolt & G. Pardo Log driving on the Turia river: Spain: Provisional structures M. Diodato, P. Privitera & S. Garcia Saez Local seismic culture and earthquake-resistant devices: Case study of Casa Baraccata L. Dipasquale, D. Omar Sidik & S. Mecca The Sado's estuary huts, vernacular forms and ways of living the space M. dos Santos Vernacular morphology as a preventive solution of local seismic culture G.D. Carlos, M. Correia, D.L. Viana & F. Gomes Aisle-truss houses of Northern Jutland: Strategies for sustainable design B.T. Eybye …/Part Contents
About the Author :
C. Mileto, F. Vegas, L. García Soriano, V. Cristini , all of the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain.
Review :
… an eye-opening overview of global investigations of the sustainability of the vernacular landscape, as well as of sustainability through increased understanding of vernacular building traditions. … provides the reader with a vivid argument for the role of humanists, and humanists working with scientists, in addressing pressing social, economic, and political issues."
—Museum Anthropology Review, Spring-Fall 2015
