Vernacular Architecture: Towards a Sustainable Future

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 León (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. Ayrancılar, A. Polat & A. Uray Láguena, a roofing technique in Campo de Cartagena, Spain Í. Almela & L. Martínez Understanding matter to think and build differently: The amàco project N. Álvarez, 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. Camprubí, M. Cònsola & 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 Luxán, G. Gómez & E. Román 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. García Sáez 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 Sustainable features in vernacular houses of Shushtar B. Fakharian Primary energy and CO2 emissions in vernacular as compared to conventional architecture M. Fernández, A. Martínez, A. Alonso & V. Llopis Features and conservation issues of stone houses in the inland Abruzzo D. Fiorani Renewable energy sources for rural architecture in fragile landscapes G. Franco & S.F. Musso Thermal zoning and natural ventilation in vernacular Anatolian settlements T. Frank, C. Luke & C. Roosevelt The Porticoes of Bologna: Methodology for sustainable restoration C. Galli & F. Naldi Lessons from the vernacular architecture in Sierra Mágina, Jaén J. García & C. López Study and preservation of a fresquera M. Genís-Vinyals, J. Planelles-Salvans, C. Sanmartí, O. Palou, R. Lacuesta & D. Sancho Climatic analysis methodology of vernacular architecture I.J. Gil, M.M. Barbero & L. Maldonado Architecture by the vineyards: The case of Caudete de las Fuentes R. Giménez & S. Tomás Local Seismic Culture in Portugal: Melides dwellings, a reactive approach case study F. Gomes, M. Correia, G.D. Carlos & D. Viana Continuing Tradition: Farms in the northeast region of Portugal J. Gonçalves, R. Mateus & T. Ferreira Ancient techniques, new architecture A. González & M.C. Lazzarini Ensuring survival of vernacular buildings in rural towns (NSW) S. Jackson-Stepowski Organic architecture based on vernacular heritage: The CIRCE building P. Jebens-Zirkel & M. Figols González A relation between the passive design and local community in Rincón de Ademuz, Spain W. Ji Methodology to characterize the use of pine needles in adobes of Chiapas, Mexico N.J. Jiménez, L.F. Guerrero & F. Jové Bioclimatic analysis for a vernacular Guarani house M.A. Jiménez & L.E. Gonçalves Teaching the vernacular: Lessons for a local sustainable architecture in Chile N. Jorquera A typical island habitat: The baracca of Carloforte F. Juan-Vidal & A. Merlo Transformation between corbelling and lintel: Abrigo and Espigueiro B. Juvanec Exploration of sustainable reform on urban villages in Zhangjiagang X. Kanda & S. Yong Sustainability of the thatched house in Nadasyo village in Fukui prefecture, Japan H. Kobayashi, K. Fukui & H. Mitani Gypsum quarries used in Valencian architecture: Past, present and future V. La Spina, L. García Soriano, C. Mileto & F. Vegas Historical centers in Sabine, Italy: Links between architecture and environment S. Landi Sustainability notions in vernacular architecture of Choapa Valley M.L. Lobos, N. Jorquera & F. Pfenniger Form and materiality in contemporary Southern Moroccan architecture J.M. López-Osorio, T. García, E. España & D. Arredondo Habitat and vernacular architecture of the Sama Range (Bolivia) J.M. López-Osorio, M. Ventura, M. Alves de Freitas & P. Vásquez Architectures in transformation in Perú: Tradition and modernity J.M. López-Osorio, G. Ríos & U. Martín Sustainable architecture in the traditional rural environment: Moratalla P.A. López & F.J. Sánchez Gypsum and giant canes in the Sicilian traditional architecture A. Mamì The ornament of the south facing turret and the Islamic wall fragment, Valencia (Spain) J. March-Estrada, S. Martínez, S. Kröner & X. Mas-Barberà Topological and architectonic study of the cave houses in La Romana, Alicante (Spain) A. Martínez, V. Blanca & F. Aranda The B4U assessment tool for urban regeneration projects and its Profit indicators C. Mateo & A. Fernández The impact of using triangular shapes on the Nubian and Najdi architectural composition N. Mohamed Gharib & W.M.H. Mohamed French vernacular heritage to inspire a new sustainable architecture S. Moriset, N. Sánchez & E. Sevillano Wooden, gypsum and cork floor in the Sicilian construction tradition L. Mormino Restoration of the dry stone masonry channel at the Monastery of L’Estany A.J. Morros & B.C. Puigferrat Urban and architectural features of traditional built environment of Farasan Islands, Saudi Arabia H.A. Mortada & M. Baleha The impact of updates the Nubian architecture on internal ventilation H.S. Mostafa & A.R. Abd Elrady How to understand vernacular sustainability of earthen architecture only considering the inventory and technical knowledge? I. Moulis, M. Jamin & A. Marcom “Peasant plaster”: From rocks to decorated ornaments I. Moulis & P. Bertone Campania Felix, smaller towns, vernacular and sustainability G. Multari “Guidelines” for sustainable rehabilitation of the rural architecture S.F. Musso & G. Franco The phenomenon of tourism: Redefining architecture and landscape D. Natoli, A. Vacas, M.A. García & L. Díaz del Pino Spatial transformation of traditional garden houses in Hue Citadel, Vietnam N.T. Nguyen & H. Kobayashi A sustainable project collaborating with inhabitants to build gangi (wooden arcades) S. Nishimura, S. Terada & S. Boda In dialogue with the landscape A. Novák & P. Medgyasszay Diagonal tests on adobe panels reinforced by traditional and innovative anti-seismic retrofits D. Omar, F. Ridolfi, L. Rovero & U. Tonietti Sustainability evaluation of materials in architecture J. Orozco & V. Climent Resilience and intangible heritage of vernacular architecture B. Özel, L. Dipasquale & S. Mecca Peri urban agriculture as a new strategy of urban development: A case study in Cenaia, Pisa B. Özel, S. Mecca, F.M. Lorusso & L. Dipasquale Self-sustaining vernacular habitats: The case study of Medina of Chefchaouen B. Özel, L. Dipasquale & S. Mecca 3D survey for conservation: The case of the Caleo farmhouse in Campi Flegrei A. Pane & C.C. Battaglia The traditional architecture of Cabanyal neighborhood, a sustainable heritage R.M. Pastor & J.L. Higón Energy efficiency of listed buildings in L’Eixample District in Valencia A. Pérez & A. Guardiola Studies of Persian vernacular heritage and its building identity S. Petralla Examination and assessment of the environmental characteristics of vernacular rural settlements: Three case studies in Cyprus M. Philokyprou, A. Savvides, A. Michael & E. Malaktou Hassan Fathy in New Bariz, vernacular heritage and design process A. Picone Vernacular architecture in Campania Felix: Values and conservation problems R. Picone Preliminary studies on traditional timber roof structures in Gjirokastra, Albania F. Pompejano & K. Merxhani Solar radiation influence on pre-modern openings features: La Coruña and Valletta 637 P. Privitera, M. Diodato & S. García Sáez The energy management of the pre-modern expansion: The study case of Russafa (Valencia, Spain) I. Puig, F. Juan-Vidal, B. Serrano & C. Jimenez Identification and analysis of passive energy resources applied in constructions of “La Mancha” region, Spain J.R. Ruiz-Checa, V. Cristini, J.L. Higón & J.A. López Historical “ghost” towns: Sustainable conservation issues in Southern Italy V. Russo The walls of the Medieval new town of Vertavillo, Palencia (Spain) A. Sainz, J.L. Sáinz & F. Jové Vernacular settlements in Peneda and Laboreiro, Portugal: Spatial organisation G. Sousa & F. Gomes Traditional techniques and materials in the Amalfi Coast: The Norman Tower in Maiori A. Spinosa, L. Veronese & S. Borea Restoration informed by archaeology of a Mexican-American adobe ranch house I.R. Stiegler, S. Van Wormer & S.D. Walter Moravian master builders and their contribution to sustainability Z. Syrová & J. Syrovy Reading vernacular structural system features of Soma-Darkale settlement M. Tanac & O. Yilmaz Sustainability of compression layers: Timber and concrete compared S. Tomás, M. Diodato, F. Vegas, C. Mileto & R. Giménez The house as a moving story: An ethnography of Andean domestic architecture J. Tomasi The transhumance architecture: Handing down seismic knowledge while migrating S. Tonna, C. Chesi & L. Marino Cultural influences in Mexican vernacular architecture G. Torres Research on the uses of fire in vernacular houses in the Eurasian Continent T. Tsukidate Discordant goals in Alpine rural heritage restoration: Discussion and proposals A. Turato & V. Ferrario The seismic cultures of Tuscany: Garfagnana, Lunigiana and Valtiberina D. Ulivieri 0 km conservation F. Vegas & C. Mileto Gypsum vaults in Sicily as a reinterpretation of Catalan vaults R. Verga Preindustrial versus postindustrial architecture and building techniques I. Vestergaard Mechanism of traditional screen in the architecture of Louis I. Kahn C.M. Vidal, I.E. Vidal & M.T. Palomares The Ruka Mapuche: Clues for a sustainable architecture in southern Chile? C.J. Whitman, G. Armijo P. & N.J. Turnbull Conservation and management for Fishing Town, a Chinese vernacular heritage site G. Yuan, Y. Yifeng & S. Yong Conservation and sustainable development of China vernacular architecture heritage: Case study on Hanling and Shuimotou C. Yue & S. Yong Research of the values of vernacular architecture heritage concept in China’s rapid urbanization Yuedi Author index

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