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Adebimpe, O A, Proverbs, D G and Oladokun, V O (2021) A fuzzy-analytic hierarchy process approach for measuring flood resilience at the individual property level. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 197-217.
Ahadzie, D K, Opoku, R, Opoku Ware, S N and Mensah, H (2021) Analysis of occupant behaviour in the use of air-conditioners in public buildings in developing countries: evidence from Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 259-82.
Ahmed, S, Hossain, M M and Haq, I (2021) Implementation of lean construction in the construction industry in Bangladesh: awareness, benefits and challenges. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 368-406.
Amadi, A I (2021) A back-end view to climatic adaptation: Partitioning weather-induced cement demand variance in wet humid environment. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 153-74.
Amoah, C, Kajimo-Shakantu, K and Schalkwyk, T (2021) Meeting the expectations of the social housing recipients in South Africa: a myth or reality?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 218-34.
Borgeson, S and Brager, G (2011) Comfort standards and variations in exceedance for mixed-mode buildings. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 33.
Cândido, C, Lamberts, R, de Dear, R, Bittencourt, L and de Vecchi, R (2011) Towards a Brazilian standard for naturally ventilated buildings: guidelines for thermal and air movement acceptability. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 145–53.
de Dear, R (2011) Revisiting an old hypothesis of human thermal perception: alliesthesia. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 108–17.
Falorca, J F and Lanzinha, J C G (2021) Facade inspections with drones–theoretical analysis and exploratory tests. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 235-58.
Ghosh, A, Edwards, D J, Hosseini, M R, Al-Ameri, R, Abawajy, J and Thwala, W D (2021) Real-time structural health monitoring for concrete beams: a cost-effective ‘Industry 4.0’ solution using piezo sensors. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 283-311.
Guo, K, Zhang, L and Wang, T (2021) Concession period optimisation in complex projects under uncertainty: a public–private partnership perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 156–72.
Hudson, F S, Sutrisna, M and Chawynski, G (2021) A certification framework for managing the risks of non-compliance and non-conformance building products: a Western Australian perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 312-43.
Le, P L, Jarroudi, I, Dao, T and Chaabane, A (2021) Integrated construction supply chain: an optimal decision-making model with third-party logistics partnership. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 133–55.
Li, H, Li, W, Wang, L and Lv, L (2021) Public satisfaction evaluation of urban water environment treatment public-private partnership project: A case study from China. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 407-32.
Moezzi, M and Goins, J (2011) Text mining for occupant perspectives on the physical workplace. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 169–82.
Owusu-Manu, D G, Ghansah, F A, Darko, A and Asiedu, R O (2021) Service quality of insurance in complex project deals in the construction industry in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 344-67.
Purushothaman, A and Thirumaran, K (2021) Evaluating the climate-responsive design strategies of vernacular buildings in Konearirajapuram village, Nagappattinam, India. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 175-96.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: bioclimatic design strategies; energy-efficient vernacular techniques; native architecture; receptive building design; thermal comfort analysis using mahoney tables and olgyay's chart
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-08-2018-0069
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Purpose: Vernacular architecture is an architectural style of buildings that were constructed by artisanal builders who lacked formal qualifications, used local materials and had a deep understanding of local climatic needs. This approach addressed climatic, energy, materials and construction issues in a low-cost way. Building interiors were often made comfortable by using passive internal climate regulation methods, which could be key to resolving some of the current issues of the modern world. Design/methodology/approach: Tamil Nadu is a land full of local architecture, with Konearirajapuram settlement a thriving specimen of its vernacular architecture, as one of the original Vathima villages (planned Brahmin villages). Here the authors present an appraisal of this settlement’s native architecture with its various passive design elements. A questionnaire survey was also conducted among local residents, living in both vernacular and contemporary residential buildings, to understand the quality of indoor environmental comfort in the different building types (single courtyard, multiple courtyards and multiple story houses with courtyards). Findings: The results of this study show that energy-efficient bioclimatic design strategies of traditional buildings can be analyzed with the help of climatic data and analysis tools such as Mahoney tables and Olgyay’s bioclimatic chart. The study shows that vernacular design techniques and principles conserve more energy than modern buildings. The findings suggest that practical solutions for improving contemporary residential developments can be found in traditional architectural approaches and that these approaches should be incorporated in new developments to achieve energy efficiency and a sustainable future. Research limitations/implications: A detailed survey and the user preferences are plotted in detail in this paper; similarly, Mahoney table and its requirements are analyzed with respect to context; and the results are elaborated and justified. Originality/value: This study analyzes an entire settlement of Konearirajapuram with 300 units of vernacular residences high in comfort even at extreme climates. Assessment is carried in both qualitative case and quantitative case. Even though there are no previous studies analyzed to identify the effectiveness of the artisanal builders of bioclimatic architecture. Hence, this study brings out the solution for current energy problems from the traditional settings, because the traditional buildings requires no active systems for indoor comfort except a fan, which is negligible in terms of energy use.
Scharpff, J, Schraven, D, Volker, L, Spaan, M T J and de Weerdt, M M (2021) Can multiple contractors self-regulate their joint service delivery? A serious gaming experiment on road maintenance planning. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 99–116.
Strengers, Y and Maller, C (2011) Integrating health, housing and energy policies: social practices of cooling. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 154–68.
Wang, R, Lu, W and Wei, Y (2021) Owners’ use of contract-based power in construction project transactions: restrictions from process specificity and uncertainty. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 117–32.
Zhang, H, Arens, E and Pasut, W (2011) Air temperature thresholds for indoor comfort and perceived air quality. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 134–44.
Zhang, J and Yuan, X (2021) Stochastic modelling of maintenance flexibility in Value for Money assessment of PPP road projects. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 173–91.