House Form and Culture

Francaviglia, Richard; Rapoport, Amos

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“…One of the first cross-disciplinary investigations on the issue (Rapoport, 1969) in his book 'House, Form and Culture' constituted progress in vernacular architecture study by suggesting that the design of the dwelling would respond more to the social conventions and cultural influence than to the physical conditioning factors of the surroundings, i.e. materials, climate and landscape, etc.…”

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“…The idea of improvement in lifestyle and achieving economic stability seem to be related to the new brick-made houses that prioritize anonymous modernity over context and transition. Pioneering researchers of this field such as Amos Rapoport, Paul Oliver and Rudofsky have laid the path of studying vernacular architecture as a socio-cultural phenomenon that led to the study of cultural landscapes/systems in which they are embedded (Rudofsky, 1964;Rapoport, 1969;Oliver, 2006). Memmott and Ting (2020) in their research on vernacular transformation write how vernacular architecture during the late twentieth century was not considered dynamic, multifaceted and progressive, but rather relatively static, and how this notion has changed since then with the theoretical advances in the early 21st century which has taken a wider approach to explore vernacular architecture (Crinson, 2016).…”

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Sustaining Traditionalism: an investigation into the vernacular transformation of the Khasi tribal houses of Sylhet

Monzur

Jany

2022

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PurposeThis study aims at understanding the reasons causing the decline in the practice of traditional, regional architectural methods of creating house forms in the Khasia Punji at Jaflong, Sylhet area.Design/methodology/approachTwo main types of traditional and modern house forms were identified and studied in order to document and analyze the aspects of changes in the construction method and material uses, while the interviews together with observational, qualitative and descriptive study formed an insight into the changing socio-cultural dynamics and evolving lifestyle of the tribe. Apart from physical surveys, the primary data on settlement patterns over twenty years' time were reviewed through satellite imaging while the characteristics of local house forms were also collected from tourist photographs through time recorded in Google database.FindingsThe findings of this research have pointed out that in the case of the Khasi tribe, the shift in temporal context, accompanied by a shift in technological, socio-cultural and economic aspects, is fueling the transformation in the formal expression, material and methods of the house building.Research limitations/implicationsLimitations were posed in setting up more constructive and informative interview sessions with the Khasi people due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation which limited the survey outcomes in general.Practical implicationsThe scope of this study is to understand the changes and advances in socio-cultural, technological aspects of a society and their impact on the intricate patterns of life and customs that are evidently reflected in the transformation of built environments.Originality/valueThis research attempts to understand the causes behind the transformation of vernacular house forms, taking place in the Khasi village of Jaflong, Sylhet.

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Sustaining Traditionalism: an investigation into the vernacular transformation of the Khasi tribal houses of Sylhet

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2022

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“…Pada sebagian besar belahan bumi dengan iklim tropis lembap, rumah tradisional dibangun dengan menggunakan bahan alam yang bersifat ringan. Sebagai contoh, pada pembuatan rangka bangunannya, dibuat dengan menggunakan tiang kayu atau bambu kecil dan atap dengan bahan jerami (Rapoport, 1969). Kondisi iklim di Indonesia yang tergolong tropis lembap dengan 2 musim yaitu musim kemarau dan musim hujan, menjadi tuntutan tersendiri terhadap desain bangunan yang termasuk di dalamnya desain rumah tradisional.…”

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“…Arsitektur tradisional memiliki lingkup pemahaman yang luas secara bentuk, fungsi, struktur, ragam hias hingga metode yang telah mengalami pewarisan antar generasi dengan tujuan pemenuhan aktivitas kehidupan secara maksimal (Seran & Mardawani, 2020). Karakteristik proses menyangkut hubungan dengan proses terbentuknya lingkungan, bagaimanakah lingkungan tersebut tercipta, proses penciptaan termasuk di dalamnya proses tak sadar diri perancang (un-selfconscious) karakteristik produk akan berhubungan erat dengan bagaimanakah ciri-ciri lingkungan tersebut, kualitas lingkungan, persepsi pemakai serta aspek estetika bangunan (Rapoport, 1969). Adanya keterkaitan antara budaya dan lingkungan tersebut berasal, maka karakteristik dari arsitektur tradisional yaitu regeneratif, absolut dan didasari oleh kultur dan kondisi lokal.…”

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Identifikasi Kenyamanan Termal Ruang Pada Rumah Betang Ensaid Panjang Di Kabupaten Sintang

Situmeang

Caesariadi

Andi

2022

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Traditional architecture is an architectural form that passed down from one generation to the next. Traditional houses are formed through a long time that are responsive to the environment. The traditional houses adapt with the environment to increase their level of comfort and reduce disturbances for a comfortable living. This study aimed to identify the thermal comfort of Betang Ensaid Panjang, which is the traditional Dayak houses in Sintang Regency. Identification of the thermal comfort was done by measuring the influential thermal variables; air temperature, humidity, wind speed, the clothing insulation and the metabolism at Betang Ensaid Panjang. As a building that located in a tropical climate, an analysis of the tropical architecture theories was carried out at Betang Ensaid Panjang. The results of the analysis become the hypothesis that the building applies the principles of humid tropical architecture. Based on PMV and PPD analysis by ASHRAE 55 Standard, it can be identified that the Betang Ensaid Panjang have different levels of thermal comfort in ruai, bilik and tingkak at different times. In the morning it can be identified as slightly cool, in the afternoon and evening, can be identified as slighltly warm and at night, it can be identified as neutral or comfort.

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“…At first "contextualism just contemplated physical aspects but in its developments encompassed humanistic context too and the domain of its studies was expanded on cultural aspects" [10]. Rapoport believes that differences in terms of building types, in addition to being different in the terms of climate, materials, technology, and surrounding landscapes, represent differences in culture, customs, habitat, and social relationships [11]. Therefore, immaterial parameters influence the human environment, which also forms the physical environment.…”

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The Impact of Context-Based Capabilities on the Type of Communication of Spaces

2018

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Perceiving an architectural work requires a comprehensive understanding of its context, since the context has a direct impact on both the body and the activities. This recognition can be examined from two aspects: the study of natural and geographical conditions and human-based conditions which include the symbolic, religious-cultural, historical, social, and economic values. What has been considered through this article was the effect of these factors on the type of communication between the spaces. Due to the climate and cultural characteristics across Guilan province, it seems that the spaces from their public realm-that is from the neighbourhood spaces to their most exclusive parts-include rooms and closed spaces that have such continuity which was created by the elements of the boundary between these spaces. These elements link the spaces together and lead to a hierarchy of activities. The research question is whether the relationship between spaces and spatial continuity in traditional architecture of Rasht is influenced by the capabilities of the context or not? This is a descriptive-analytical research, which used a qualitative research method. Data collection was carried out by using desk research method and field observations. The data was analysed through content analysis and independent of numerical documentation within an analogy process. With respect to the effect of filed capabilities on the traditional architecture in Rasht city, first a sample of buildings was selected and the physical elements contributing to continuity of the space have been studied. Then, the effect of the context-based capabilities on them was considered. It was found that these capabilities contributed to formation of the physical elements and behavioural patterns which itself can affect the type of relationship between space and its continuity within old urban tissues of Rasht, including the sensory continuity and the physical continuity between the spaces.

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House Form and Culture

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Sustaining Traditionalism: an investigation into the vernacular transformation of the Khasi tribal houses of Sylhet

Sustaining Traditionalism: an investigation into the vernacular transformation of the Khasi tribal houses of Sylhet

Identifikasi Kenyamanan Termal Ruang Pada Rumah Betang Ensaid Panjang Di Kabupaten Sintang

The Impact of Context-Based Capabilities on the Type of Communication of Spaces

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