Type and Duration
PhD-Thesis, September 2016 until August 2019 (finished)Coordinator
Institute of Architecture and PlanningMain Research
Sustainable Planning and ConstructionField of Research
Sustainable DesignDescription
Nowadays, new constructions are often built without considering the different physical and cultural conditions of their locations. This not only affects the energy consumption during the building´s lifespan but also the comfort and life quality of its users. Therefore, the design should incorporate contextualized building solutions depending on their location. Such solutions can be seen in many cases in vernacular architecture. The purpose of this research will be to assess the extent of vernacular techniques adaptation in contemporary architecture in hot climates. We will study the social factors that affect the decision-making process in their application. The research will focus on two regions in Mexico with arid and tropical climates, where we will analyze multiple case studies with a mixed-methods approach. We aim to display the social and ecological benefits of applying vernacular principles in today's architecture.Keywords
Sustainability, Traditional Construction, Passive design, quality of life
