ETYMOLOGY: V

“VERNACULAR” term derived from Latin “VERNACULUS” meaning “domestic, native,

indigenous” from “VERNA” meaning “native salve or home born slave” E
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It refers that type of architecture which is indigenous to a specific time or place
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DEFINITION:
Area of architectural theory used to categorized methods of construction which is used U R
locally available resources and traditions to address local needs; and tends to evolve over
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time to reflect the environment, culture and historical context in which it exists
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HISTORY OF CONCEPT: T
In 1800s, already there were theories existed about vernacular architecture. It was subject of
exploring from different disciplines and with biases. E
1.It was critical element in search of architectural language C
2.Vernacular building in southern hemisphere were seen as objects of curiosity
3.It was used as element to advanced colonial agenda
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By 1st quarter of 2oth centaury, the praise of the vernacular by Adolf loose, frank Lloyd U
wright, le Corbusier is well known
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 DESIGN FOR :Meti School In Rudra Pur Bangladesh
ARCHITECT: Anna Heringer & Eike Ruswag
• Create light filled delebratory space as well in formal spaces for children
• Deep undestanding of local materials and heartfelt connection to local community ARCHITECTUR
• Brick foundation with damp proof,ground floor is of thick mud walls and upper floor is a
porous, latticed space in bamboo
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• Traditional local material like bamboo, mud and fabric(sari)to built form that address ENGAGEMENT
sustainability SCHOOL,
• Organically shaped cave like spaces to the rear of each of 3 class rooms
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ARAB TENT
ARCHITECT: Vernacular
LOCATION: middle east
BUILDING: TYPE: nomadic house
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM: light
wood pole frame, textile covering
CLIMATE: hot, dry desert
CONTEXT:rural
STYLE: Arabian vernacular
•Light weight, modular, handmade,
mobile
TEPEE
ARCHITECT: Vernacular
LOCATION: north america
BUILDING: nomatic house
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM: light
wood pole frame, leather fabric
covering
CLIMATE: hot, dry desert
CONTEXT: rural
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STYLE: native american vernacular
•Light weight, modular, handmade,
ARCHITECT: Vernacular
mobile
LOCATION: arctic
BUILDING: nomatic house
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM: cut
stone mesonary
CLIMATE: cold,snowy
CONTEXT: rural
STYLE: inuit vernacular
•Dome shelter constructed of
snow,with arched tunnel entrance
NOMADIC HOUSES