Abstract
Vernacular architecture is a very adaptable and reasonable way to address human needs, which seems to be largely forgotten in contemporary architecture. It describes the shared culture of people in a specific region, including their language, heritage, religion, and customs to show the importance of their identity and existence in historical context. Despite experiencing negative challenges, the adaptation of building forms obtained from vernacular architecture have gained interest among the contemporary designers as they have been proven to be energy efficient and highly sustainable. Over time, how many vernacular buildings have been lost from a community or a place? In addition, how does vernacular architecture respond to particular conditions in this contemporary era that affect people and places of all regions? To answer these questions, this paper explores the current conditions of vernacular buildings in Bangladesh and observes their existing role in the society and community. It studies the theories and practices of contemporary vernacular that are shaping and examining the community critically. In the era of rapid technological advancement, there is still much to learn from the cumulative knowledge embedded in traditional structures. Additionally, there is a need to expand and discover more about this neglected part of architecture and reveal the world about its creation and ethnicity. Working at multiple scale, the paper critically examines and puts together different contemporary strategies into the design, which will not only increase the quality of life in the community but also significantly enhance the cultural values in the global platform.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
Vernacular Architecture, Contemporary, Region, Tradition, Culture, Context, Community
