SYNOPSIS ON

VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE: SOLUTION TO

A MORE SUSTINABLE FUTURE

BY

Aman bisht

ISHAN INSTITURE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

INTRODUCTION

Vernacular architecture is an architectural style that is designed based on local needs, availability of
construction materials and reflecting local traditions. It has been estimated that worldwide close to
90% of all building is vernacular, meaning that it is for daily use for ordinary, local people and built
ZZby local craftsmen. Currently building technology and sustainable design are considered as
fundamental to the growing field of contemporary architecture. However due to recent rises in
energy costs Architects are embracing cultural building traditions, given that these structures have
proven to be energy efficient and altogether sustainable. In this time of rapid technological
advancement and urbanization there is still much to be learned from the traditional knowledge of
vernacular construction.

Aim:
To achieve the use of vernacular materials in contemporary modern house design by the
conventional architects.

Objective:
-To know about the architects those who work in vernacular materials and create beautiful design.

-To highlights the advantages of using local materials and techniques as a factor of local socio-
economical development.

Need of the topic:

The need of vernacular materials is to provide more financially feasible, eco-friendly and technically
sound design. Due to these possibilities, these materials and design have gained the attention in the
green building movement, by the use of locally accessible resources that address local conditions in
a cost-effective way.

These are the principles which are more often ignored by prevailing architects. Hence these
materials are being promoted for the contemporary modern house design.

Scope:
-Benefits of using vernacular materials.

-Reduce the construction waste.

-Reduce the costing of the residential project.

-highlight materiality and design innovations.