Evaluation of a sustainable Greek vernacular settlement and its landscape: Architectural typology and building physics

Anna-Maria, V

dc.contributor.author	Anna-Maria, V	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:30:26Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:30:26Z
dc.date.issued	2009	en
dc.identifier.issn	0360-1323	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/19574
dc.subject	Adobe (mud brick)	en
dc.subject	Bioclimatic design	en
dc.subject	Building physics	en
dc.subject	Landscape	en
dc.subject	Sustainable	en
dc.subject	Vernacular architecture	en
dc.subject.classification	Construction & Building Technology	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Environmental	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Civil	en
dc.subject.other	Apartment houses	en
dc.subject.other	Aspect ratio	en
dc.subject.other	Brick	en
dc.subject.other	Brickmaking	en
dc.subject.other	Design	en
dc.subject.other	Housing	en
dc.subject.other	Adobe (mud brick)	en
dc.subject.other	Bioclimatic design	en
dc.subject.other	Building physics	en
dc.subject.other	Landscape	en
dc.subject.other	Sustainable	en
dc.subject.other	Vernacular architecture	en
dc.subject.other	Buildings	en
dc.subject.other	airflow	en
dc.subject.other	architectural design	en
dc.subject.other	climate effect	en
dc.subject.other	construction material	en
dc.subject.other	human settlement	en
dc.subject.other	indoor air	en
dc.subject.other	microclimate	en
dc.subject.other	optimization	en
dc.subject.other	site effect	en
dc.subject.other	ventilation	en
dc.subject.other	Eurasia	en
dc.subject.other	Europe	en
dc.subject.other	Greece	en
dc.subject.other	Southern Europe	en
dc.title	Evaluation of a sustainable Greek vernacular settlement and its landscape: Architectural typology and building physics	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/j.buildenv.2008.05.026	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2008.05.026	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2009	en
heal.abstract	Sernikaki is a Greek vernacular settlement that can be imagined as a living organism is the outcome of centuries of optimization of material use, construction techniques and climate considerations. Being mountainous and isolated, this small vernacular settlement has preserved old types of dwellings longer than other areas in Phokida, in mainland Greece, and it can, thus, provide rich material for the understanding of architectural continuity and evolution. In this study, various types of adobe dwellings are surveyed and their response to climate, in terms of site and building design, is evaluated. In addition, the techniques of creating microclimatic conditions by incorporating the existing environmental parameters into the design are considered. Bioclimatic design employs appropriate technologies and design principles based on a thoughtful approach to climate and environment. It is concerned with the layout of the buildings (orientation in relation to sun and wind, aspect ratio), the spacing (site planning), the air movement, the openings (size-position, protection), and the building envelope (walls: construction materials-thickness, roof construction detailing). This paper evaluates specific vernacular dwelling types and their response to climate, based on passive design principles that could be adapted to current architectural practice in the area, in order to optimize the relationship between site, building and climate. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD	en
heal.journalName	Building and Environment	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.buildenv.2008.05.026	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000264310200001	en
dc.identifier.volume	44	en
dc.identifier.issue	6	en
dc.identifier.spage	1095	en
dc.identifier.epage	1106	en