![]() ![]() He supports his arguments with hundreds of examples drawn from the literature, as in the style of a review article. Rapoport methodically builds an argument for his hypothesis that "The different forms of dwellings is a complex phenomenon for which no single explanation will suffice". This book depicts ideas from the fields of anthropology and architecture. The object of this book remains on how and why the forms are created and influenced by several factors. ![]() The why’s, in Rapoport’s opinion, is not related to physical constraints as it was commonly believed, but to a more complex web of factors, out of which the culture and freedom of choice is the prominent one. The author was extremely successful in exploring and editing the available scattered sources of information and compiled them into one extensive work. It is an important source of information on the cross cultural aspects of the house form. ![]() HOUSE FORM AND CULTURE The book, “House form and culture” is considered to be the first one in dealing with the concept of the “why’s” of the house form, rather than just making descriptions of house forms. ![]() The blurred edges between the traditional and modern technical aspects of building design, as addressed by both vernacular builders and modern architects, are explored.SUBMITTED BY : SHRIPAL.M.SHAH B.ARCH V SEM 2BV08AT034 B.V.B.C.E.T. This work hinges on such ideas and practices as ecological design, modular and incremental design, standardization, and flexible and temporal concepts in the design of spaces. This study investigates some aspects of mainstream modernist design solutions and concepts inherent in the vernacular of Asia, particularly that of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The problem is addressed by practical exercises and fieldwork studies in the application of vernacular traditions to current problems. Despite some views to the contrary, there continues to be a tendency to consider innovative building technology as the hallmark of modern architecture because tradition is commonly viewed as the antonym of modernity. Yet, these solutions are assumed to be inapplicable to modern buildings. Vernacular buildings across the globe provide instructive examples of sustainable solutions to building problems. ![]()
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