VERNACULAR

ARCHITECTUR
Prepared by : ACHIBAT Fatimazahrae
DIANI Zakia
 TODAY'S PRESENTATION
OUTLINE OF TOPICS

DEFINITION.
HISTORY
ABOUT VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE.
CHARACTERISTICS OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE .
MATERIALS.
PROCESS-STRUCTURE .
PROS
INFLUENCE IN ARCHITECTURE.
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE IN MOROCCO.
IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
CONCLUSION.
SYNONYMOUS TERMS

Ancestral or traditional architecture.

Primitive or aboriginal architecture.
Indigenous architecture .
Polk, popular, or rural architecture.
Informal architecture.
The so-called "anonymous
architecture" or "architecture
without architects.
Non-pedigree' architecture. eco-
friendly architecture .
EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE
 DEFINETION

Vernacular architecture is a category of architecture, based on localized

needs and construction material, and reflecting local traditions.
All forms of vernacular architecture are built to meet specific needs.
accommodating the values, economies and ways of life of the cultures that
produce them.
 HISTORY

Some historians argue that the majority of all buildings built before the mid 17th
century are considered vernacular because formal architects did not oversee
these builds. Instead, idyllic country cottages were built by local tradesmen
implementing locally learned skills.
ABOUT
VERNACULAR
ARCHITECTURE

Simpler than what the technology of the time is capable of

maintaining.
characterized by inexpensive materials and
straightforwardly utilitarian design.
makes use of common regional forms and materials at a
particular place and time
often called "ordinary" or "traditional" built environment.

H and PA | The Green Tree Towers

CHARACTERISTICS OF
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

ORIENTATION: SHADING VENTILATION: SHAPE:

THE WAY IN WHICH INCLUDING ITS THE RELATIVE SOME OF THE
BUILDINGS OF THIS EXTERIOR WALLS HUMIDITY OF THE FACTORS SUCH AS
NATURE ARE AND OPENINGS, IT BUILDING IS FORM AND SPATIAL
ORIENTED IS EXPOSED TO REGULATED BY ORGANIZATION HELP
THE SUN AND CROSS CONTROL THE
WATER VENTILATION. OVERALL
PERFORMANCE OF
THE BUILDING..

H and PA | The Green Tree Towers


STONE
Stone is the material which is firm
and it provides support to the
structure.
MATERIALS
MUD
TIMBER
Mud is the raw material which is
Timber is the raw material which
available everywhere and
plays a very important role in
anywhere. It can be used in various
vernacular building construction. It
manners in terms of construction
can be used for multiple
as a building material.
construction work.
 MATERIALS

BAMBOO THATCH & REED: STRAW

This is one of the most flexible Thatch and reed are the vernacular is very suitable for use as a thermal
material. raw materials which are obtained insulator.
from grass or roots of the plants.
 THE COLOUR PALETTE
The colour palette of the buildings was white or of
ochre tones with the secondary elements of the house
such as windows, doors, balconies and pergolas left in
natural timber colours.
PROCESS- In general, this type of housing consists of a two
STRUCTURE to three-story rectangular plan construction
occupying an area that ranges between 60 m2
and 100 m2 .

Its structure is made up of rammed earth load-

bearing walls on the ground and first floors, and
adobe walls on the third floor.

On each floor, perpendicular to its maximum

length, we find two rammed earth walls, acting
as partition walls to generate three interior
spaces
H and PA | The Green Tree Towers
FOUNDATION

Stone Foundation.

In past Reinforcement of
timber Beam and It was dry.

Now Reinforcement of R.C.C.

Beam it is With cement
mortar.

H and PA | The Green Tree Towers

 WALLS
All walls are connected to each other
through stone masonry and timber beams

ROOF (SLOPING - WOODEN)

Protects Dead load by falling down snow.
Roof frame binds all walls together
 PROS:

1. Reduces energy 2. Budget friendly and 3. Climate responsive 4. Depicts culture and
consumption
includes no heavy architecture identity of the region .
transportation

µ
PROS:

5. Sustainable
6.Doesn't require
approach towards
skilled labours
design without much
skills, money and
Techniques
 INFLUENCES ON
THE
VERNACULAR

Vernacular architecture is influenced by a great

range of different aspects of human behavior and
environment. leading to differing building forms
for almost every different context;
 vernacular architecture in
Morocco
In Morocco, vernacular or earthen architecture
harbors ancestral know-how and an invaluable
collective memory.
Unfortunately, in Morocco or elsewhere, these
traditional earth techniques have long been
ignored.

Vernacular architecture in Morocco constitutes a

heritage of incomparable historical, cultural and
memorial importance. This architecture
represents one of the most remarkable elements
of the rural landscapes in all the pre-Saharan
oases of southern Morocco.( ksour - kasbah-rural
house ...)
 Importance OF STUDYING VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
Numerous modern
architects have found
innovative ways of
incorporating them
into human dwellings
that are
"environmentally
clean" and "spiritually
healthy."
H and PA | The Green Tree Towers
Architects are This type of
relearning various architecture is the
practical aspects of most widespread way
infusing modern to build, vernacular
technologies with
indeed.
bygone traditions and
cultures
 CONCLUSION
After all, in a few years' time what is considered today a contemporary design
will become the vernacular architecture for the future generations to study.
Therefore, in this respect, the responsibility of keeping the vernacular traditions
of a built environment alive at any given context lies in the architect's hands and
is something that shall not be neglected or underestimated
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https://www.thespruce.com/vernacular-architecture-4801653

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HHbNf-qwa4 : video