Essays about: "Vernacular Architecture"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 31 essays containing the words Vernacular Architecture.

  1. 11. Building Community with Bamboo: ”Six volcanoes” multifunctional public space in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Jeff Ranara; [2021]
    Keywords : bamboo; public space; thatch roof; community; social cohesion; Tuntungin Putho; Los Baños; Laguna; Philippines;

    Abstract : Inspired by regional Austronesian vernacular architecture, volcanic forms in the northern island of Luzon in the Philippines, and the natural geometry of the Fibonacci spiral, “Six volcanoes” is a multifunctional public space in the municipality of Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, located a stone’s throw southeast of the University of the Philippines, Los Baños campus, in the peri-urban community of Barangay (village) Tuntungin Putho.   The 3500 sqm. READ MORE

  3. 12. Vernacular Revival

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Quang Minh Do; [2021]
    Keywords : Vernacular Architecture; Contemporary Vernacular; Preservation; Arts and Architecture;

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  4. 13. Building Perceptions - Images in the practice of architecture

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Dan Lindau; [2020]
    Keywords : Sune Jonsson; photography; photo; images; render; Västerbotten; Nyåker; Djupsjönäs; camera; vernacular; representation;

    Abstract : Working with images as a primary tool for analysis and design, the thesis explores how a photographic archive can help create contemporary architecture that relates and builds upon precedence. The work of Swedish documentary photographer and writer Sune Jonsson (1930-2009) has been a corner stone in this project. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Saxon country houses in Transylvania - A survey on the rural heritage, its present challenges and future possibilities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Christina Gherman; [2019]
    Keywords : Saxon; Trabsylvania; rural architecture; heritage; Romania; vernacular; reuse; rehabilitation; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : De Saxiska byarna i Transsylvanien karaktäriseras av sina befästa kyrkor och av en bystruktur som förblivit oförändrad sedan medeltiden. Idag finns sju av dessa hundratals byar listade på UNE-SCOs världsarvslista, men det finns ett stort värde i att arbeta för att bevara ännu fler. READ MORE

  6. 15. Investigating and Improving Thermal Performance of Bhutanese Rammed Earth Dwellings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Matthijs Pieter Bernard van Jaarsveld; [2019]
    Keywords : Bhutan; Vernacular Architecture; Rammed Earth; Bio-based Materials; Additives; Material Properties; Thermal Conductivity; Mechanical Properties; Energy Performance; Thermal Comfort; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Traditionally Bhutanese buildings are built with rammed earth. These buildings have low insulation values and lack thermal comfort resulting in sub-zero temperatures inside the homes in colder regions. READ MORE