RESEARCH
ASSIGNMENT-1
Submitted to- Submitted by-
AR. Ashish Saxena Naman
Chaudhary
• Title - An Overview Of Vernacular Architecture In
India
• Author - Ar. Tania Bera, Assistant Professor, Department of
Architecture, G L Bajaj Group of Institutions, Mathura, U.P.,
India
• Referencing Typology – APA (American Psychological
Association)
• Keywords - Vernacular Architecture, tradition, climate
responsiveness, Indian vernacular architecture,
sustainability.
• Word Count – 2317 words
• Summary - This paper provides an overview of vernacular
architecture in India, emphasizing its relationship with the
local climate, culture, and socio-economic conditions. The
author highlights various examples of vernacular buildings
in different regions of India, such as desert mud houses,
cave temples, havelis, and bamboo constructions. The
paper also discusses the use of local building materials,
including adobe, timber, and stone, and the uses of
traditional planning principles, such as Vastu Shastra.
Additionally, the author tells how vernacular architecture
responds to climatic factors by giving the features like jalis
for daylighting and ventilation. The study concludes by the
adoption of vernacular architecture as a sustainable
approach for future building design.
• Title - Vernacular Architecture as a Strategy Toward
Sustainable Building Design
• Author - Alireza Jahanara, Nikou Javadi Eshkalak ,
Seyedmehran Shahidipour , Amirhossein Karimizadeh,
Department of Architecture, Eastern Mediterranean
University, Famagusta T.R. North Cyprus via Mersin 10,
Turkey
• Referencing Typology – APA (American Psychological
Association)
• Keywords - Sustainable Architecture, Vernacular
Architecture, Climatic Elements, Energy Efficiency.
• Word Count – 5409 words
• Summary - This research article focuses on the concept of
sustainable architecture in hot and arid regions, specifically
in Iran. The study explores the use of vernacular
architecture and its climatic designs to achieve thermal
comfort and reduce energy consumption. Various elements
and construction patterns, such as courtyards, ivans, and
basements, are examined for their effectiveness in
providing environmental comfort conditions. The research
highlights the importance of understanding local and
geographical features, as well as behavioral patterns, in
achieving sustainable and comfortable living environments
in hot and dry climates.
• Title - DEFINING THE CONCEPTS & APPROACHES IN
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE STUDIES
• Author - Ali Asadpour Assistant Professor, Department of
Interior Architecture, Shiraz University of Arts, Iran
• Referencing Typology – Harvard style
• Keywords - Vernacular Architecture; Climatic Design;
Culture Sociology; Typology.
• Word Count – 7357 words
• Summary -This research paper explores the various
approaches and concepts in the study of vernacular
architecture. It categorizes five dominant tendencies in the
field, highlighting the shift towards subjective perspectives
and contemporary design using indigenous solutions. The
paper emphasizes the importance of vernacular
architecture in addressing sustainability, energy efficiency,
and cultural and economic challenges. It also discusses the
relationship between vernacular architecture, climate, and
culture, emphasizing the need for further research and
documentation. The text mentions efforts to re-evaluate
vernacular architecture for sustainable development while
acknowledging the continued destruction of vernacular
architectural heritage. It suggests future research topics
like the impact of political and economic theories and
experiences of rapidly growing countries.
