Vernacular Architecture

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Vernacular Architecture

• Modern Architecture

• Cognitive Sensory understanding of a built form and its environment

• contains only Traditional Architecture

• focused on Product more than process

Materials used in Indigenous architecture

• Only Timber and bricks

• Sustainable materials imported from other countries

• Lintel and post frame work

• Locally available materials only

Example of Traditional Architecture in Gujarat

• Bhoonga House

• Pol Houses

• Dhoonga House

• Delo House

Remains of Indus Valley civilization

• are seen in Rajasthan

• are seen in Gujarat

• are seen in Bengal

• No remains have been identified

Factor determining character of vernacular architecture

List down the approaches and concepts of Vernacular Architecture

What type of house does this image represent?

• Traditional Architecture - Delo houses, Gujarat

• Traditional Architecture - Haveli, Rajasthan

• Traditional Architecture - Pol houses, Gujarat

• Traditional Architecture - Kashmir

Parsal is

• Courtyard is the primary element of the house

• Verandah space around the court

• Entrance platform

• Bird feeder "a stone or wooden tower

Diwankhana is

• Large hall where guests were received.

• Chimney

• Sheds

• For storing water & grains