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Learning from Mediterranean Vernacular Building Techniques to Help Create Better Sustainable Solutions in Contemporary Architecture and Design

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dc.contributor.advisorMartín, Javier
dc.contributor.advisorTubles, John
dc.contributor.authorLeon Hertle
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Architecture and Design
dc.contributor.otherBerlin International University of Applied Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-15
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-28T13:27:21Z
dc.date.available2025-11-28T13:27:21Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: As climate change looms as an insidious threat, the pivotal moment beckons to harness local resources and evolve construction paradigms that eschew environmental exploitation and global transportation of materials. The narrative of sustainability, often misused for corporate greenwashing, demands a sincere introspection across professions to foster tangible change. Vernacular architecture emerges as a poignant template, embodying generations of evolved techniques harmonized with local climate and resources, offering a pathway to mitigate global warming impacts. This thesis navigates the confluence of vernacular wisdom and modern architectural uniformity, probing the potential synergy that could redefine sustainable construction. Amidst the ubiquity of concrete, the hallmark of modern construction yet a significant source of greenhouse emissions, the discourse explores the resurgence of sustainable materials like Mycelium and the rekindling of age-old vernacular techniques. The investigation transcends a mere replication of traditional methods, advocating for a nuanced amalgamation of vernacular insights with modern technology to foster accessible and sustainable architectural solutions. By delving into the essence of vernacular architecture as the "building of and by the people" and juxtaposing it against the often detached modern design practices, the thesis seeks to elucidate a middle ground where the past informs the present, propelling a sustainable architectural narrative that is both accessible and environmentally congruent. Keywords: Climate Change, Vernacular Architecture, Modern Architecture, Sustainable Construction, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Local Resources, Myceliumen
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dc.description.tableofcontentsMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................. 1.1 Thesis Topic, Context, and Aim ................................................... 1.2 Definition of Vernacular Architecture ........................................... 1.3 Methodology ........................................................................ 2 Vernacular Architecture in a Mediterranean Climate ................................... 2.1 Climate Conditions of Mediterranean Countries ................................... 2.2 History of Architecture in Spain and the Arabic Influence ......................... 2.3 Vernacular Architecture and Sustainability - Passive Cooling Strategies ......... 2.4 Building Elements - Courtyard as a Passive Cooling Strategy ...................... 2.5 Materiality - Rammed Earth ....................................................... 3 Case Studies of Contemporary Vernacular Architecture .................................. 3.1 21st-century Vernacular House, Ayerbe, Spain ................................... 3.2 Vineyard House / Blaanc .......................................................... 4 Design Project ............................................................................. 4.1 Program and Implantation of Vernacular Strategies Into an Existing Building ...... 5 Conclusion ................................................................................. 6 Bibliography .............................................................................. 6.1 References ........................................................................ 6.2 List of Figuresen
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/790
dc.language.isoeng
dc.subjectGreenhouse Gas Emissions
dc.subjectLocal Resources
dc.subjectModern Architecture
dc.subjectMycelium
dc.subjectSustainable Construction
dc.subjectVernacular Architecture
dc.subjectClimate Change
dc.titleLearning from Mediterranean Vernacular Building Techniques to Help Create Better Sustainable Solutions in Contemporary Architecture and Design
dc.typeThesis

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