Manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: The cases of the Kuchaman Fort and Rathi Haveli, Rajasthan
Water scarcity in the arid region of Rajasthan incentivized a sophisticated indigenous knowledge of water systems. This traditional knowledge, which was rooted in this geographical context, supported the prosperity of this region for centuries. The systemic degradation of this knowledge has increase...
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doaj-1f51accda21e495c853085e7ddcd51932021-04-09T05:52:17ZengINTBAU SpainJournal of Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism2660-58212660-583X2020-11-01142143310.51303/jtbau.vi1.368368Manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: The cases of the Kuchaman Fort and Rathi Haveli, RajasthanVikramaditya Singh Rathore0Jahnavi Kantamneni1Ajinkya Jamadar2Subham Anupam3Devanshi Kachchap4Bhopal School of Planning and Architecture (India)Bhopal School of Planning and Architecture (India)Bhopal School of Planning and Architecture (India)Bhopal School of Planning and Architecture (India)Bhopal School of Planning and Architecture (India)Water scarcity in the arid region of Rajasthan incentivized a sophisticated indigenous knowledge of water systems. This traditional knowledge, which was rooted in this geographical context, supported the prosperity of this region for centuries. The systemic degradation of this knowledge has increased the demand for external resources, leading to a constant need for expanding infrastructure. It is therefore time to look back to this traditional wisdom in search of sustainable alternatives. This study focuses on traditional water conservation systems in the purview of the spatial planning and the architectural elements in the Fort and the Rathi Haveli of Kuchaman, Rajasthan. These two traditional complexes have been studied for the interest and similarities found in the way they manage their water resources. This study highlights the timeless simplicity of the identified indigenous strategies and envisions possible manifestations of this knowledge for contemporary practice.https://www.traditionalarchitecturejournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/368resiliencesustainabilityrajput architecturerainwaterwater tanks |
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Vikramaditya Singh Rathore Jahnavi Kantamneni Ajinkya Jamadar Subham Anupam Devanshi Kachchap Manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: The cases of the Kuchaman Fort and Rathi Haveli, Rajasthan Journal of Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism resilience sustainability rajput architecture rainwater water tanks |
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Manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: The cases of the Kuchaman Fort and Rathi Haveli, Rajasthan |
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Manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: The cases of the Kuchaman Fort and Rathi Haveli, Rajasthan |
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Manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: The cases of the Kuchaman Fort and Rathi Haveli, Rajasthan |
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Manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: The cases of the Kuchaman Fort and Rathi Haveli, Rajasthan |
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Manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: The cases of the Kuchaman Fort and Rathi Haveli, Rajasthan |
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manifestations of traditional knowledge in water systems: the cases of the kuchaman fort and rathi haveli, rajasthan |
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Journal of Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism |
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Water scarcity in the arid region of Rajasthan incentivized a sophisticated indigenous knowledge of water systems. This traditional knowledge, which was rooted in this geographical context, supported the prosperity of this region for centuries. The systemic degradation of this knowledge has increased the demand for external resources, leading to a constant need for expanding infrastructure. It is therefore time to look back to this traditional wisdom in search of sustainable alternatives. This study focuses on traditional water conservation systems in the purview of the spatial planning and the architectural elements in the Fort and the Rathi Haveli of Kuchaman, Rajasthan. These two traditional complexes have been studied for the interest and similarities found in the way they manage their water resources. This study highlights the timeless simplicity of the identified indigenous strategies and envisions possible manifestations of this knowledge for contemporary practice. |
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resilience sustainability rajput architecture rainwater water tanks |
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