Vernacular dwellings, throughout the years, have been continually reused, adapted to local conditions and survived as cultural testimonies providing a direct link with past. The satisfaction of human needs simple means, use traditional materials available resources, well incorporation environmental design principles, give them sustainable identity. With view enrich methodological approaches in conservation vernacular dwellings aspects sustainability, present study considers architecture...

This study aims to investigate the natural lighting performance in indoor and semi-open spaces of urban vernacular architecture Mediterranean region. In architecture, was main source light available largely achieved through central courtyard. this framework, an in-depth analysis carried out a typical representative traditional complex walled city Nicosia, Cyprus. In-situ measurements, as well software simulations, were employed order assess building complex. The has shown that levels on...

This paper investigates the overall thermal performance of vernacular buildings in Nicosia, Cyprus and highlights role semi-open spaces improving comfort aforementioned structures. The novelty study lies fact that it presents, a comparative way, field measurements carried out five traditional buildings, discussing at same time impact authentic architectural features, as well contemporary interventions, on bioclimatic function original building envelope, taking into account daily use premises...

Semi-open spaces – largely incorporated in vernacular dwellings Cyprus during the 19th and 20th centuries formed diachronically significant socio-cultural, functional environmental features of architecture area. The climate Eastern Mediterranean region, i.e., hot summers mild winters, encouraged use open weather protected spaces, thus leading to widespread incorporation such region. This paper focuses on interconnections between architectural forms human comfort, convenience or pleasure...

The practice of reusing an existing building is almost as old itself. Throughout centuries many different attitudes were followed for the revitalization buildings depending on society and values respected. According to Venice Charter conservation historic always facilitated by socially useful purposes. Such purposes are desirable but should not change character building. a number listed in Limassol, Cyprus, their reuse housing Technological University Cyprus object this paper. decision...

Vernacular architecture has been growing over time with continuities, changes, transformations and adaptations to the different social economic conditions of each period in response actual needs available means every place.Continuities vernacular are closely related space, materiality involve structural, typological, functional issues multiple readings interpretations.The recent abandonment a large number traditional dwellings mainly due urbanization romantic nostalgia towards past have led...

In Cyprus, lime and gypsum mortars have been used since the earliest periods of antiquity, alongside mud mortars, constituting primarily plaster coatings. Although production seems to known Neolithic period, coinciding with first permanent habitation on island, this was widely disseminated in Middle Chalcolithic period. The use over time remains somewhat limited can be found only some particular parts structures. availability technology during antiquity Cyprus is not surprising, previous...

The present paper correlates aspects of built heritage conservation, occupant's behaviour and thermal comfort. research focuses on the contemporary architectural intervention converting original semi-open spaces, that have been acting as such during all periods year, into indoor spaces by adding movable glass dividers. A representative building reflects typical arrangement rural vernacular earth architecture in Cyprus is selected for detailed investigation. In situ measurements simulation...

Traditional settlements are by definition sustainable in relation to their environmental context and available resources. This paper investigates the behaviour of vernacular architecture identification different factors that contribute a pleasant environment thermal comfort within traditional buildings surroundings. investigation is part an extended ongoing research programme which first regarding Cyprus includes situ measurements temperature, humidity ventilation using data loggers weather...

The problem of architectural conservation is almost as old the history mankind. Rehabilitation existing building stock raises questions such as: what important to be preserved? Should renovation imitate or deviate from original design? How preservation use and which new uses are desirable? In Cyprus, restoration buildings seems follow international prevailing trends, diachronically. various successive rulers led creation its multicultural diversity simultaneously affected philosophy followed...

In this study, the environmental responsiveness of built heritage is closely connected with aspects building typology and urban canyon geometry. The focus study on two-story adobe buildings lightweight timber projections, locally called sachnisi, which are located first floor, above pass-through space ground known as portico. field reveals maps a total 246 sachnisi projections across walled city Nicosia, Cyprus, typical Mediterranean area. This research systematic attempt to integrate...

Abstract A resilient and sustainable way of life presupposes the reduction energy consumption relevant greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions. This approach leads to establishment implementation various directives regulations regarding refurbishment existing building stock. Often, these exclude heritage buildings due lack robust methodologies which will ensure a balance between retrofitting preservation building’s values. Heritage however, host variety public uses their holistic successful...

AbstractMuch of today's building activity takes place in sensitive historic environments and architects are often engaged redesigning existing buildings. It is therefore essential for students architecture to be aware the philosophy conservation vernacular To achieve sustainability, efficient use reuse built resources crucial. In addition, traditional settlements constitute a very important part cultural heritage every country incorporate many bioclimatic elements. The detailed investigation...

Abstract Vernacular architecture employs numerous elements for enhancing natural ventilation, especially in the Mediterranean climate. However, cooling effectiveness of ventilation also relies on occupant behaviour and is highly determined by urban scale attributes. Still, airflow real, inhomogeneous historic settings rarely integrated thermal comfort studies buildings. In this study, a multi-scale approach adopted order to assess role establishing earthen buildings, real field conditions....

Fully, or partially, subterranean dwellings have developed as a distinctive building type from the prehistoric to pre-industrial era in Mediterranean region, often serving specific purposes. The energy benefits of such spaces are well documented mainly through investigation numerous examples found vernacular architecture. Despite their environmental potentials, structures remain limited contemporary design practices. present paper reports on findings systematic research that examines...