Lessons from Vernacular Architecture

Introduction Part 1: Bioclimatic Facets of Vernacular Architecture 1.Four Elements of Santorini Architecture Lessons in Vernacular Sustainability 2. Shape, Culture and Environment: a Lesson in Urban Design at the Dakleh Oasis 3. Windows as Environmental Modifiers in Lebanese Vernacular Architecture 4. The Historic Hammams of Damascus and Fez: Lessons of Sustainability and Future Developments 5. H.AM.M.A.M. Project and Climate Design of Islamic Bath Buildings 6. The Environmental Performance of Traditional Courtyard Housing in China - Case Study: Zhang's House, Zhouzhuang, Jiangsu Province 7. Comfort in Outdoor Spaces in Turkish Architecture Part 2: Vernacular Architecture as Model 8. Applying the Lessons of Indian Vernacular Architecture: The Bungalow as Example of Adaptive Climatic Response 9. Lighting Features in Japanese Traditional Architecture 10. Bioclimatic Lessons from Luis Barragan's Architecture 11. Architecture Integrated to Nature: The Use of Timber by Severiano Porto in Brazilian Amazon 12. Questioning the Lessons of Tradition: Comparison of Traditional Houses from Different Climatic Regions of Thailand with a Typical Comtemporary House Design 13. Wee Energy House; Environmentally Responsive Architecture for Rural Northern Ireland 14. The Vernacular as a Model for Sustainable Design