Contribution of the Vernacular Architecture to the Sustainability: A Comparative Study between the Contemporary Areas and the Old Quarter of a Mediterranean City

The strongest point of vernacular architecture is the harmony between environment and buildings. Mediterranean vernacular architecture is harmonized with its local context, including culture and traditions. In addition, it respects environmental and climatic factors, construction materials, and morp...

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Main Authors: Fajer Al Tawayha, Luis Braganca, Ricardo Mateus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/3/896