Vernacular Architectural Preservation of Material and Spiritual Interconnected Cultural Heritage

KHAFIZOVA, ALMIRA

doi:10.25034/ijcua.2018.4714

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“…The first approach is "Vernacular Heritage", which focuses on heritages of local creations and buildings that utilize traditional expertise in the creation process, with uses and associations that have generated collective value attached to them as the expression of the culture of community and the world's cultural diversity (ICOMOS, 1999). They are part of an everyday practice that allows local contexts to make a claim to the present (Brosius & Michaels, 2020), and they are harmoniously situated with their context and inhabitants (Khafizova, 2018). Furthermore, vernacular heritage is a repository of technical knowledge that helps to ensure use and transmission from one generation to another through the expression of tradition, belief, and society (Correia et al, 2014).…”

Section: Theoretical Reviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Selection Criteria of Ordinary Urban Heritages Through the Case of Bangrak, a Multi-Cultural & Old Commercial District of Bangkok

Jhearmaneechotechai

2022

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This paper examines preservation of an old and multicultural commercial district of Bangrak, Bangkok through application of ordinary urban heritage, which is an alternative approach, but one which can fill a gap in the heritage conservation process. The dual objectives of this paper are 1. Introducing an alternative lens for considering the heritages of ordinary people in an urban context through the case of Bangrak in Bangkok, Thailand; and 2. Identifying selection criteria of ordinary urban heritages. Bangrak, the study area, is an old commercial district of inner Bangkok that is characterized by diversity in the different groups who live and work there, their cultures, and their heritages. This paper studied four areas comprising groups whose members originated from China, India-South Asia, Western countries, and Thailand. The ordinary urban heritages discussed in this paper are outcomes of identifying selection criteria based on the methodology of three processes: (1) theoretical reviews of vernacular heritage, ordinary heritage, and urban heritage, making use of AHD (Authorised Heritage Discourse) to distinguish “official” heritages identified by Thai government agencies, and the ordinary urban heritages of Bangrak. (2) analysis of historical maps, and (3) non-participant observational surveys to verify locations and appearances of ordinary urban heritages identified by the analysis of historical maps. The selection criteria of ordinary urban heritages of Bangrak are outcomes of five factors: (1) The amount of time the heritage has been present in the area, (2) Heritages of ordinary people, (3) Repetitive appearance or cluster of heritages, (4) Ability to adapt to urbanization, and (5) Present-day existence of heritages in four areas of different cultures. The ordinary urban heritages identified as the result of selection criteria comprise shophouses, urban patterns of “Trok” (small alleys), and sacred places in the communities. As buildings, shophouses are, per se, ordinary urban heritage from a physical aspect, and they are the centers of the commercial activities of everyday life. “Trok”, or small alleys, have been built by ordinary people, and they help form the particular urban pattern of Bangrak. Small sacred places represent a legacy of the beliefs of different cultures represented through their physical spaces and appearances.

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Section: Theoretical Reviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Selection Criteria of Ordinary Urban Heritages Through the Case of Bangrak, a Multi-Cultural & Old Commercial District of Bangkok

Jhearmaneechotechai

2022

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“…Therefore, they should be approached properly [18,19]. For example, vernacular architecture combines a cultural tradition and adaptation, resulting in resilient and sustainable systems [20,21]. Hence, it should be strengthened accordingly.…”

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Assessment of Existing Masonry Resistance Using Partial Factors Approaches and Field Measurements

Lulić,

Lukačević,

Skejić

et al. 2023

Buildings

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The vast majority of existing structures in Croatia, as well as in other European countries, are made of unreinforced masonry. The seemingly ideal building material presents a great challenge for engineers in earthquake-prone zones. Given that structural failure can have significant consequences in terms of loss of human lives as well as financial losses, a comprehensive structural reliability assessment is needed. Old existing masonry structures often do not have design documentation, and even when they do, the initial mechanical properties have almost certainly degraded over time. That is why in situ testing is of great importance, but masonry is also characterized by a large scattering of results. After recent severe earthquakes in Croatia, more than ever, there is a need for a more reliable assessment of existing masonry structures. This paper presents reliability approaches for resistance evaluation of existing masonry in a real case study where basic failure modes of the masonry were observed. First, the data recommended in standards were used, followed by the updated data obtained from the flat-jack test. Finally, the design value method (DVM) and the adjusted partial factor method (APFM) were used. These methods align with Eurocode standards for new structures but are also adaptable for the assessment of existing structures. Differences in the results between the existing and the new version of the standard were observed, as well as an increase in the obtained resistances with an increase in the complexity of the methods used. Also, the influence of in situ testing proved to be an important factor in the analysis.

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“…Accordingly, sustainability and the preservation of cultural identity are complementary, since sustainability encompasses the composition of tangible and intangible cultural resources [33,34]. However, it is important to regard sustainable vernacular architecture in a broader sense, not only through "environmental determinism", since this diverts the expected cultural product from its original goals and sometimes targets the rich communities rather than the poor ones [34].…”

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“…Sustainability, in this case, is not only limited to economic sustainability but additionally to social aspects. The main traits intertwining sustainability and vernacular/traditional architecture are the low-tech building methods that impact the environmental aspect in a way that utilizes passive energy techniques; the self-initiated way of building, which affects the economic revenue of the settlements; and the rooted values and identity, in addition to the collective sub-conscious, driven from the community's ancestors, which impact their social sustainability [33,34]. The next part will highlight the attributes related to community participation, which further strengthens the core of sustainability in low-tech modes of construction.…”

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Reviving Low-Tech Modes of Construction as a Method for Sustainability

El-Husseiny

El-Setouhy

2022

Sustainability

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Sustainability in architectural design has been widely researched in respect to environmental, social and economic impacts on the built environment. Associated debates have been raised regarding zero CO2 emissions, clean energy consumption, simulations for optimized designs, and high-tech utilization, among other. However, little focus has been given to the possibility of reviving low-technology construction, which can contribute to the field through an added value to the identity of communities, especially in areas with special familiar construction techniques that are possible to be optimized and capitalized upon. Stemming from this, the research aims to analyze strategies and tools for contemporary projects which have adopted the experience of applying low-tech construction modes to upraise a specific local community. The “Al-Nazlah” project in Fayoum, Egypt, which has been awarded several international prizes, is the main focus of this analysis, based on first-hand information from the architect, local community, and heritage experts using interviews and questionnaires, in addition to applying Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) methodology to assess the experience collectively. The results highlight the points of strength and weakness of the revival project, in the form of a framework assessing the experiment for the familiar construction-based project in applying the three levels of sustainability in a community with special characteristics.

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Vernacular Architectural Preservation of Material and Spiritual Interconnected Cultural Heritage

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Selection Criteria of Ordinary Urban Heritages Through the Case of Bangrak, a Multi-Cultural & Old Commercial District of Bangkok

Selection Criteria of Ordinary Urban Heritages Through the Case of Bangrak, a Multi-Cultural & Old Commercial District of Bangkok

Assessment of Existing Masonry Resistance Using Partial Factors Approaches and Field Measurements

Reviving Low-Tech Modes of Construction as a Method for Sustainability

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