Sustainable Vernacular Architecture: How the Past Can Enrich the Future

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​This book discusses applying vernacular strategies to modern architectural design to adhere to basic green principles of energy efficiency and materials utilization. Written from an international perspective, chapters present the perspectives and experiences of architects and engineers from across the globe. Historically successful approaches are integrated with modern design concepts to create novel, sustainable, and resource conscious solutions. The scope of topics covered include natural ventilation, cooling and heating, daylight and shading devices, and green micro-climate and functional facades, making this a useful reference for a wide range of researchers and workers in the built environment. Covers the most up-to-date research developments, best practices, and innovations from countries all over the globe; Presents the latest research in vernacular architecture and sustainable building; Contains case studies and examples to enhance practical application of the technologies presented. Front Matter ....Pages i-vii Introduction (Ali Sayigh)....Pages 1-6 Contested Legacies: Vernacular Architecture Between Sustainability and the Exotic (Neveen Hamza)....Pages 7-21 Vernacular Architecture in the MENA Region: Review of Bioclimatic Strategies and Analysis of Case Studies (Khaled A. Al-Sallal, Meriem Rahmani)....Pages 23-53 Vernacular Architecture in Portugal: Regional Variations (Rui Nogueira Simões, Inês Cabral, Fernando Cerqueira Barros, Gilberto Carlos, Mariana Correia, Bruno Marques et al.)....Pages 55-91 Seeking Contemporary Urban Comfort Through Vernacular Architectural Principles in Hot Arid Climate (Mona Azarbayjani)....Pages 93-104 The Gödöllő Palace as a Typical Example of Vernacular Architecture in Hungary (Marta Szabo)....Pages 105-113 Typological Analysis of Vernacular Residential Buildings in Moderate-Humid Climate of North Iran (Seyedehmamak Salavatian, Farzaneh Asadi Malekjahan)....Pages 115-139 From Genius Loci to Sustainability: Conciliating Between the Spirit of Place and the Spirit of Time—A Case Study on the Old City of Al-Salt (Shaden Abusafieh)....Pages 141-163 Urban Planning Enriched by Its Representations, from Perspective to Thermography (Benoit Beckers, Elena Garcia-Nevado)....Pages 165-180 Vernacular Architecture as Model to Design a Prototype for Affordable Housing in Mosul (Antonella Trombadore, Filomena Visone)....Pages 181-205 Hausa Traditional Architecture (Amina Batagarawa, Rukayyatu Bashiru Tukur)....Pages 207-227 The Intangible Resources of Vernacular Architecture for the Development of a Green and Circular Economy (Marco Sala, Antonella Trombadore, Laura Fantacci)....Pages 229-256 Enhancing Environmental Performance of Vernacular Architecture. A Case Study (Luca Finocchiaro)....Pages 257-273 Climatic Adaptations of Colonial School Buildings in Malaysia (Aliyah Nur Zafirah Sanusi, Aida Kesuma Azmin, Fadzidah Abdullah, Mohd Hisyamuddin Kassim)....Pages 275-292 Sustainability Principles and Features Learned from Vernacular Architecture: Guidelines for Future Developments Globally and in Egypt (Mohsen Aboulnaga, Mona Mostafa)....Pages 293-356 Contemporary Roof Design Concepts: Learning from Vernacular Architecture (Judit Lopez-Besora, Helena Coch, Cristina Pardal)....Pages 357-376 Early Design Strategies for Passive Cooling of Buildings: Lessons Learned from Italian Archetypes (Giacomo Chiesa)....Pages 377-408 Traditional Buildings Back to the Future. Adaptive Energy Efficiency in Reuse (Michele Morganti, Emanuele Habib, Edoardo Currà, Carlo Cecere)....Pages 409-425 Conclusions (Ali Sayigh)....Pages 427-427 Back Matter ....Pages 429-437