Arts and Humanities
3 years ago

Vernacular architecture revolutionizes thermal comfort in contemporary buildings worldwide.

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International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
The Vernacular language as a Basis for Thermal Comfort in Contemporary Architecture
Hend Abdelkader

Paper Summary

Vernacular architecture uses local resources to create comfortable buildings. Architect Hassan Fathy developed techniques for thermal comfort without formal training. Recent projects in UAE, France, and Egypt show that using vernacular elements can improve thermal efficiency.

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