Evaluation of vernacular architecture of Uzundere District (architectural typology and physical form of building) in relation to ecological sustainable development

Abstract

Since 1990, Uzundere district has attracted the attention of national and international organizations due to its rich ecological values, where different projects have been launched in various fields, such as agriculture, environment, tourism, urbanism and architectural heritage. Uzundere region has strong vernacular heritage shaped by the climate, topographic conditions, local materials, culture and social lifestyle. In this study, various types of rural houses are surveyed in villages in the region. The plan and section of the houses are prepared through the author's field survey, measurements, sketches, observation and interviews with local people. Then, the architectural response of houses to the climate is evaluated in terms of physical form and architectural typology of buildings. The outcome of optimized usage of materials, construction techniques and climatic considerations occurred in the region during centuries can be utilized in today's architectural practice, while the modern architecture needs environmentfriendly buildings.

Bioclimatic passive design strategies of traditional houses in cold climate regions

“…As can be seen, there are four bioclimatic methods align with field measurement that has been applied to this study. Considerable researches have been conducted in regards to vernacular architecture and bioclimatic comfort based on the same methodology can be given as an example (Bodach et al, 2014;Desogus et al, 2016;Karahan & Davardoust, 2020;Labaki & Kowaltowski, 1998;Manzano-Agugliaro et al, 2015;Philokyprou et al, 2013;Widera, 2021).…”

Evaluation of Sustainable Rural Tourism. The Case of Uzundere District, Erzurum, Turkey

“…There is a considerable height difference between the valleys and hilly areas in this region. This difference varies from 600 to 3650 m [67]. The region lies at latitude 40.350 • north and longitude 41.500 • east.…”

Vernacular architecture of Turkish eastern Black Sea region: a case study in Senoz (Büyükdere) Valley

“…Climate, topography and the cultural characteristics of the population are reflected in the vernacular architecture of the eastern Black Sea region. The buildings were planned by local people with special knowledge about their region, for optimal use of local materials (Karahan and Davardoust, 2020). Eastern Black Sea region also presents exciting characteristics in terms of the diversity of its architecture due to the geographic situation of the area where the topography is steep and perpendicular to the sea (Vural et al, 2007).…”

“…Accordingly, approaching the local architecture of the eastern Black Sea region from various aspects of sustainability approach the vernacular architecture of eastern Black Sea as rural heritage with an alternative living experience. Additionally, Karahan and Davardoust (2020) present a case study consisting of the investigation of seven buildings on the architectural typology of buildings in Uzundere, a valley in Erzurum in eastern Anatolia which includes similarities with the architecture of the eastern Black Sea region. Further searches on local databases reveal that various researchers present some studies mainly focusing on a small number of buildings or general character regarding the vernacular architecture of the region from different perspectives (Elmalı S ¸en et al, 2010;Fidan et al, 2016;G€ uler and Bilge, 2014;€ Ozen et al, 2012;Saatçi and Erinsel € Onder, 2015;Salgın et al, 2017).…”