motion between the rocky plates that form the Earth’s surface is not smooth. ![]() Traditional building techniques that use materials such as straw, mud, and timber are highlighted as a means of reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry. This reduction might be achieved by minimizing the reliance on energy-intensive construction materials such as concrete and steel, and by instead using materials that are locally-sourced and renewable. The need to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry is vital, given its impact on pollution and climate change. in summer the dried material shrinks and creates gaps that allow for the cooling release of warm air winter rain cause the grass to swell becoming an impermeable membrane | image © Photononstop, superstockĪddressing the construction industry’s impactĪnother key detail highlighted in the book is the sustainable local construction techniques employed by the highlighted communities. Woven in a dome shape from up to ten different types of grass and secured with grass ropes that are both decorative and functional, the Zulu ‘beehives’ in South Africa work in synergy with their climatic context. This is particularly relevant given the increasing frequency of extreme weather events resulting from climate change. By considering factors such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation, architects can design buildings that are better suited to their surroundings, thereby reducing the need for energy-intensive heating and cooling systems. One of the key issues addressed within ‘Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate’ is the need to develop buildings that are adapted to their specific climate zones. the starting point for the project was to provide a strong architectural form that was contemporary but was also inspired by the context in which it occurs | image © Fernando Guerra Dr Piesik highlights the importance of preserving traditional building techniques, and indigenous materials as a means of promoting local economies, reducing waste and emissions, and creating buildings that are better adapted to their surroundings. The author explores the use of vernacular architecture as a means of designing buildings that are both functional and sustainable, drawing from examples across more than eighty countries worldwide. While its themes are spotlighted by over one thousand illustrations, the book is divided between the five major climate zones - polar, temperate, tropical, desert and continental. Sandra Piesik’s ‘Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate’ is a timely contribution to the discourse on sustainable architectural design. Learning from over eighty countries across five climate zonesĪrchitectural design and construction are some of the major contributors to global carbon emissions, making it an important industry to consider in the fight against climate change. Sandra Piesik and her team have proposed a science-policy recommendation to the UN based on their explorations for ‘Habitat,’ which was recently accepted and published. ‘ There has never been a more important time to understand how to make the best use of local natural resources and to produce buildings that connect to ecosystems and livelihoods and do not rely on stripping the environment or transporting materials across the globe.’ĭr. ‘ Climate change is the biggest challenge facing our planet,‘ stresses the author and 3 ideas director. The book is set to be published by Thames & Hudson on May 18th, 2023. ![]() Sandra Piesik announces the upcoming publication of ‘Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate.’ The landmark project explores a diverse and global collection of architectural precedents which sees humanity co-existing with its natural context, rather than stripping it of its resources and displacing its ecosystems. ‘habitat: vernacular architecture for a changing climate’Īrchitect, author, and scientist Dr.
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