Instructor

Dr. Bahar Elagöz Timur

Desciription:

The course intends to identify vernacular architecture representing various geographic and climatic regions, cultures, materials, and building solutions, and to analyze vernacular architecture examples as an alternative tool for the development of today’s architecture considering global environment issues.
In addition, in-class discussions, reading the relevant texts, making sketches and models, field trips, analysis of the building or structures selected among the vernacular architecture, poster and model presentations are aimed within the course.
Beyond introducing examples, the course emphasizes the relevance of vernacular principles to contemporary design challenges, particularly in relation to sustainability, climate responsiveness, resilience, and cultural continuity. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate vernacular architecture as a source of inspiration for reducing the environmental impact of building practices today. In addition, in-class discussions, reading the relevant texts, making sketches and models, field trips, analysis of selected vernacular buildings or settlements, and poster and model presentations are integral components of the course, enabling students to engage with vernacular knowledge through both theoretical reflection and practical exploration.
course intends to identify vernacular architecture representing various geographic and climatic regions, cultures, materials, and building solutions, and to analyze vernacular architecture examples as an alternative tool for the development of today’s architecture considering global environment issues.

In addition, in-class discussions, reading the relevant texts, making sketches and models, field trips, analysis of the building or structures selected among the vernacular architecture, poster and model presentations are aimed within the course.

Beyond introducing examples, the course emphasizes the relevance of vernacular principles to contemporary design challenges, particularly in relation to sustainability, climate responsiveness, resilience, and cultural continuity. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate vernacular architecture as a source of inspiration for reducing the environmental impact of building practices today. In addition, in-class discussions, reading the relevant texts, making sketches and models, field trips, analysis of selected vernacular buildings or settlements, and poster and model presentations are integral components of the course, enabling students to engage with vernacular knowledge through both theoretical reflection and practical exploration.