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The town of Collodi: the vernacular heritage [PDF]

, 2022
[EN] The town of Collodi consists mainly of two parts, the ancient village perched on the hill and a settlement in the valley. The ancient castle, of which we have accurate information only after the twelfth century, still retains many of the ...
Pisani, Francesco
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Layout Optimization of Residential Buildings to Improve the Outdoor Microclimate of Neighborhoods Along an Urban Bay: A Case Study of Shantou’s Inner Bay, China

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In summer, the urban heat island effect causes unbearable warmth in Shantou City, especially in the urban areas along the Inner Bay with densely populated neighborhoods.
Wenqing Liu, Chang Miao, Lei Xiao, Junhang Mai, Yingzi Wang   +4 more
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Bioclimatic design strategy of vernacular architecture in the south-east of China: a case study in Fujian, China

International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
Vernacular architecture provides valuable insights into bioclimatic design, an integral part of the architectural design process. This study aims to investigate the bioclimatic design strategies used in vernacular architecture in southeastern China ...
Hui Huang, Yan Xie, Jia-Jie Chen, S. Liang, Zu-jian Chen   +4 more
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Vernacular passive design in Myanmar housing for thermal comfort

Sustainable cities and society, 2020
Tropical weather is characterized by high humidity, high temperature, and intense solar insolation; therefore, traditional tropical housing is predominantly dependent on natural ventilation and passive cooling for thermal comfort.
May Zune, Lucelia Rodrigues, M. Gillott
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Towards a Rural Revitalization Strategy for the Courtyard Layout of Vernacular Dwellings Based on Regional Adaptability and Outdoor Thermal Performance in the Gully Regions of the Loess Plateau, China

Sustainability, 2021
In the context of the Chinese rural revitalization strategy, the unique residential characteristics of local vernacular dwellings formed by profound historical and cultural accumulation, climate characteristics, and residential lifestyle have undergone ...
Tao Zhang, Qinian Hu, Qi Ding, Dian Zhou, Wei-Jun Gao, H. Fukuda   +5 more
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Dendrochronology Database

, 2001
This resource consists of a database containing the tree-ring dates for over 4900 buildings in the United Kingdom, ranging from cathedrals to cottages and barns and is a Vernacular Architecture Group project.
Vernacular Architecture Group (VAG)
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The parish church of San Michele Arcangelo in Metelliano: the path of knowledge of a vernacular architecture [PDF]

, 2022
[EN] The parish church of San Michele a Metelliano, located in Tuscany near the city of Arezzo, is a unique case of vernacular architecture. The building is the result of a synthesis of traditional local architecture and a strong Byzantine influence.
Ghelfi, Giorgio
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Notes on the Regional Features of Personal Naming among the Old Believers of Latgale [PDF]

Вопросы ономастики, 2019
The paper deals with the two opposed traditions of Slavic naming, explaining the patterns that are currently observed in the Russian and Serbian languages.
Anna A. Plotnikova
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An ICT-Enhanced Methodology for the Characterization of Vernacular Built Heritage at a Regional Scale

International Journal of Architectural Heritage
The characterization of vernacular buildings is crucial for understanding the historical, social, and cultural significance of a community. These buildings reflect a collective memory and result from a long adaptation process to the local environment ...
Juan Camilo Arias Tapiero, Sandra Graus, Soon Khei, D. Silva, Otávio Conde, T. Ferreira, J. Ortega, Eduarda Luso, H. Rodrigues, Graça Vasconcelos   +9 more
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Vernacular Architecture as a Design Paradigm for Sustainability and Identity: The Case of Ladakh, India

American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2021
As a concept, the term ‘Vernacular Architecture’ is mainly known for its utilization of nearby materials, labors, and culture. The vernacular architecture is practically and casually continuing the legacy of the region.
Osama Nasir, Mohammad Arif Kamal
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