Essays about: "Vernacular Architecture"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 31 essays containing the words Vernacular Architecture.

  1. 16. Patch the Wall

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

    Author : Qirui Wang; [2019]
    Keywords : Digital fabrication; Traditions; Contemporary architectural design; Tectonics; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : In recent years, digital fabrication has become powerful tool for architects to process and implement design and construction. However, in some countries, architects lack sufficient support to achieve their intentions in digital fabrication. READ MORE

  3. 17. Indoor Air Pollution, Passive Ventilation Strategies and Thermal Comfort in Nepal

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

    Author : Marianne Löwgren; [2019]
    Keywords : Energy poverty; Solid biomass fuels; Improved cooking stoves; Indoor air pollution; Carbon monoxide; Vernacular architecture; Passive ventilation; Air exchange rate; Indoor air quality; Thermal comfort; Operative temperature; Sustainable societal development; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) resulting from indoor burning of solid biomass fuels in poorly ventilated kitchens is a severe health risk in parts of the world where energy poverty is prevalent. Passive ventilation, i.e. taking advantage of naturally induced airflow has been suggested as crucial in reducing IAP levels below safe limits. READ MORE

  4. 18. A Manifesto for Wood & the Search for Bois-brut

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Tess Pähn; [2018]
    Keywords : wood; Carbon sink; Timber; Heartwood; Forestry; Carbon footprint; Trellick tower; Timmerbyggnad; Brutalism; Östberga; Bostadshus; Träbyggnad; Loftgång; Svalgång;

    Abstract : Wood is often perceived as a flawed material. When painted, technologically treated or sealed, in a pursuit to make it more predictable and durable, some of its most important qualities are mislaid. This project explores the aesthetic, material and constructional possibilities of wood, and suggests the possibility of a wood brutalism architecture. READ MORE

  5. 19. Renovated Community Centre With Chinese Historical Play Stage

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

    Author : Yang Liu; [2018]
    Keywords : renovation historical Chinese; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The traditional play stage once played a big part in Chinese architecture. They witnessed the most common public entertainment for Chinese people, and became a unique icon of traditional architecture, arts and urban life. READ MORE

  6. 20. Home is where the Earth is : exploring the adoption of vernacular architecture in urban housing in India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Neha Satheesan; [2017]
    Keywords : sustainable transition; social practice; urban housing; sustainability science; vernacular architecture; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : India has yet to build 70% of the buildings that will exist in 2030. The housing industry in India has been growing rapidly in an effort to keep up with increasing urbanization, population growth and aspirational consumption. READ MORE