{"id":68,"date":"2020-06-26T14:29:20","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T14:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog-archkuleuven.be\/continuity-identity\/?p=68"},"modified":"2020-07-09T16:51:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T16:51:51","slug":"gillis-ide-reusing-local-resources-and-vernacular-design-elements-in-a-contemporary-design-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blog-archkuleuven.be\/continuity-identity\/2020\/06\/26\/gillis-ide-reusing-local-resources-and-vernacular-design-elements-in-a-contemporary-design-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gillis Ide: Reusing local resources and vernacular design elements in a contemporary design strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

The aim of this master’s thesis<\/span> is to highlight the importance of vernacular
\narchitecture, traditional knowledge and resources in relation to building resilience
\nin Nepal, while highlighting the impact of modernization on that resilience and
\narchitectural diversity.
\nThe building tradition passed on from generation to generation is slowly being
\nmodified by the import of new materials such as cement bricks, concrete, and metal
\nsheets. The paradox however is, that building knowledge doesn\u2019t evolve as fast as the
\nnew materials are imported. These materials are being used in a \u201ccopy-paste\u201d manner, and no real knowledge seem to come along. Therefore, traditional building knowledge is slowly disappearing.<\/p>\n

The goal of this dissertation is to develop a new and more sustainable design strategy
\nfor the fast growing building sector that takes into account the local climate conditions while acknowledging the successes of vernacular Nepali architecture.<\/p>\n

The real challenge is not about coming back to traditional knowledge, but to develop
\nan awareness of vernacular technologies of local building materials, through which
\nnew and complementary building strategies that respect and take into account local
\ntraditions and the country\u2019s economic resources can evolve. In this context some of
\nthe living problems that have arisen because of the increase in globalization and
\nwesternization could be solved.
\nThe challenge is to translate this knowledge into contemporary building strategies by
\nusing the strong qualities of the traditional materials combined with the qualities of
\nthe new material.<\/p>\n

This research is written to an increasing worldwide interest in building with natural
\nmaterials, while explaining its specific qualities and the possibilities of optimising
\nthem.
\nThe design methodology will be using the results of the research done, and will be a
\nstrategy of adaptation to contemporary building techniques with local resources in a
\nspecific given location; the rural village of Chapp.<\/p>\n

Keywords: Climate responsive building design, traditional materials, local knowledge, identity, resources, reuse, adaptation, resilience, continuity.<\/p>\n