WorksheetsVernacular Architecture
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
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
(a)
List down the approaches and concepts of Vernacular Architecture
(a)
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
Bhoonga Houses of Rajasthan are beautifully decorated with colors on both the interior and exterior of their houses.
Do you agree?
True
False
Amer Fort is described at various levels using
Classified using level of built form
Classified using people and their
Classified using intended function
Classified using the intent of Courtyards
Dhoonga Houses
Dajji Dewari Houses
Taq Construction
Boat houses of Kashmir
Vernacular Architecture Rajasthan Houses
What construction method is used in this image? Describe the construction method.
What type of construction is used in this image? Describe it with few words.
Dubs are
Area, Town or locality
Constructions techniques
Projecting Floor Joists to support bay windows
Members supporting the Roof structure
