Vernacular architecture (in terms of material) was practiced by masses who could not afford a palace to live. Cost of construction was minimized by selection of local available material. A single multi utility space in a vernacular hut was provided for just a bare living. Within the limited available material best practices are adopted to gain a remarkable result through traditionally transferred wisdom. Intangible culture is transformed to a tangible tradition reflected in vernacular houses. Today's vernacular architecture demands experimentation with newer material transformed into cultural practices of the region.
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Not necessarily. The connection may relate to what materials and methods of construction that are available locally. Also, it may result from what a person is used to (e.g., dirt floors, metal roofs (sound of rain), etc.).
Dear Dr.Bijay Kumar Das;
Traditional building cycles have always resulted in vernacular architecture. Humans learned the conventional building methods from their forefathers, and the information was passed down and evolved from one generation to the next.
Through experimentation, locals adapted to their surroundings and climate in a way that met their wants and aspirations, creating a growing construction tradition. In many desert vernacular settlements around the world, as well as in Egypt or other places, this natural and cultural cycle is on the verge of disappearing. Global aspirations and socioeconomic progress are a few reasons why people abandon their homes, allowing them to degrade or tearing them down to construct new homes utilizing modern materials. Consumers are looking for contemporary housing options that cater to their demands. Architecture is not a mathematical equation with a true or false solution; neither is the appraisal of an architectural design true or incorrect. Projects in architecture can occasionally be interpreted incorrectly, which can lead to unfair evaluations. Architecture projects can be evaluated objectively with the use of an artificially intelligent architectural database with a judging logic. An artificial intelligent architecture database can aid in teaching students what teachers regard as "empirical information," such as "the golden ratio," in addition to aiding in evaluation. We all learned the golden ratio when we were fresh out of college. It serves as an illustration of how one can quantify beauty using math. Think about how much AI could expand this spectrum.
I agree with Mr. Colwell.
Also, vernacular architecture is a reaction to local climate. If there is much snow in winter, roofs are made so that it can slide down. Where there is little water, roofs are made to gather rain. Windows are either made to catch light or to avoid the sun getting in. In hot climates there is often a system of ventilation.
After a period of universal styles people often go back to variants of the vernacular because itis better suited to the specific environments.
People who are well of sometimes order houses to be built in what is called "critical vernacular" e.g. in the Tessin (Switzerland). So, it is not mainly a question of wealth.
Thank you so much for your reply. Would like to know more about critical vernacular and contemporary vernacular in response to modernism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_regionalism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luigi_Snozzi
Book Debating the ‘Post’ Condition in India: Critical Vernaculars...
Article Critical Vernacularism: A Locally Produced Global Difference
Unfortunately I cannot find many links in english. It is also called critical regionalism. I'm not an architect but as I understand it critical regionalism uses tradtional forms and materials but nevertheless produces architecture which is recognizably contemporary architecture. In Germany it was mostly talked about it with a movement in Tessin, architects Mario Botta and Luigi Snozzi.
Another example is Masdar City by Norman Foster Office, where they applied traditional cooling mechanisms in the newly planned city.
https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/masdar-city/
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