Vernacular Inspiration as A Key Element Toward Sustainable Architecture
Abstract
In the current research, not only scholars criticize the quality of current architecture and energy consumption in the world, vernacular climate responsive constructions seem to be on appropriate patterns. Consuming technology and material of their own time, these constructions provide their users with environmental comfort conditions along with minimum ecological footprint and energy consumption. In the current research, not only contemporary needs are considered, but also future needs are not forgotten and are tried to be fulfilled by inspiration from vernacular architecture. In conjunction with that, in most of the developing countries, the concept of sustainable architecture is not extensively considered yet, although these countries have a priority for resolving many prevailing problems. While many professionals and scholars criticize the quality of current architecture and energy consumption in the world, vernacular climate responsive constructions seem to be on appropriate patterns. Consuming echnology and material of their own time, these constructions provide their users with environmental comfort conditions along with minimum ecological footprint and energy consumption. Numerous historical traditions and vernacular architectural solutions have shown high levels of environmental and social sustainability with regards to socio-political and economic elements, as well as technological advances. However, in most postmodern revivalist groups, the emphasis was placed on the aesthetic approach and vernacular architectural typologies, with a focus on study of cultural and stylistic authenticity. There is little to no visual distinction between the constructed environments of Mumbai, New York, and Brisbane. Do these aesthetically pleasing buildings also meet the criteria of being environmentally responsible and long-lasting?
