https://www.alojapan.com/1328177/artisans-of-the-reiwa-era-documentary-showcases-traditional-japanese-wood-construction-and-craftsmanship/ “Artisans of the Reiwa Era” Documentary Showcases Traditional Japanese Wood Construction and Craftsmanship #architecture #craft #craftsman #film #heritage #HeritageRestoration #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #JapaneseArchitecture #news #restoration #TraditionalArchitecture #wood #WoodConstruction #Yokohama Rinshunkaku Temple restoration, 2019-2022. Documented in “Artisans of Reiwa – The Restoration of Rinshunkaku” . Image © Katsuma
Natural cooling methods in #Morocco
October 27, 2024
"Morocco’s hot and dry climate makes it hard to keep homes cool. But, the country’s #TraditionalArchitecture has found clever ways to beat the heat. Using the environment, Moroccan builders have created natural cooling methods.
"They use things like porous [clay] jars and #mashrabiyas. These techniques keep homes cool without needing #AirConditioning.
Key Takeaways
- Moroccan architecture uses passive cooling like thermal mass design, shading, and ventilation.
- Evaporative cooling systems like porous jars and mashrabiyas cool homes by evaporation.
- Features like wind catchers, courtyards, and underground irrigation help cool naturally.
- Modern projects are using these old methods in new buildings for #sustainable cooling.
- Moroccan cooling methods show a deep understanding of the local climate and a focus on comfort and well-being.
Traditional Moroccan Architecture:
"Moroccan architecture shows the clever use of #nature to make homes comfortable. At its core are the riads, traditional Moroccan houses. These houses have thick walls of clay or stone that keep the inside cool, even when it’s very hot outside.
#Riads and #Courtyards
The central courtyard, often with a #garden or fountain, acts as a natural air conditioner. In Fez, where it can get up to 104°F (40°C) in July, this design makes air conditioning unnecessary. The thick walls and central courtyard work together to keep the inside cool.
Khettaras and Fountains
"Traditional Moroccan architecture also uses advanced irrigation systems called khettaras. These systems bring water from the mountains to the cities. This water is used for cooling fountains and pools, lowering the temperature through evaporation.
"The sound of water and greenery in these courtyards make a peaceful and cool atmosphere. This adds to the natural cooling effect.
"The architecture in Morocco showcases a sustainable and cost-effective model for contemporary buildings, emphasizing the effectiveness of design and natural materials over reliance on air conditioning.'
"The traditional Moroccan building methods teach us about sustainable design. They use local, natural materials and work with the environment. This is a valuable lesson for modern architecture around the world."
Read more:
https://moroccandiaspora.com/natural-cooling-methods-in-morocco/
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/0OMUu
6 traditional architectural solutions that can help us adapt to #ExtremeWeather
Aug 10, 2023
"Extreme weather is one of the top two threats facing the world in the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023.
"The race is on to make our homes able to withstand the effects of the #ClimateCrisis.
"Could these innovations from the past be part of the solution?"
Read more:
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/08/traditional-architecture-extreme-weather-climate/
Wikipedia: Chickee
"Chikee or Chickee is a shelter supported by posts, with a raised floor, a thatched roof and open sides. Chickees are also known as chickee huts, stilt houses, or platform dwellings."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickee
"'#Chickee' is the word Seminoles use for 'house.' The first Seminoles to live in North Florida are known to have constructed log cabin-type homes, some two stories tall, with sleeping quarters upstairs."
https://www.semtribe.com/culture/chickee
"Seminole Spaces: The Secrets of the Water Highway
Welcome to Spring, Florida! As we dip further into 2024, the real change of seasons starts down here in the Sunshine State. We are referring to the shift from dry to wet season, of course! Water is the lifeblood of the state, supporting its unique sheet flow and ecological systems. We have talked about Dry Season, Wet Season, and the Everglades before on the blog. But, did you know that Seminole ancestors once used water just like we use roads?
"This week, we will talk about an entirely unique Seminole Space: the Water Highway. Built over time by Seminole ancestors, these ancestral trails were incredibly important in maintaining trade and travel throughout the peninsula. But, a changing Florida put an end to these busy, thriving waterways. Learn why, and how the Seminole Tribe of Florida is trying to help restore this unique and important ecosystem today."
https://floridaseminoletourism.com/seminole-spaces-the-secrets-of-the-water-highway/
6 #Traditional Architectural solutions that can help us adapt to #ExtremeWeather
- Extreme weather is one of the top two threats facing the world in the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023.
- The race is on to make our homes able to withstand the effects of the climate crisis.
- Could these innovations from the past be part of the solution?
by Douglas Broom
Aug 10, 2023
"As the climate crisis makes weather increasingly extreme around the world, architects are rediscovering traditional building styles which have proven their ability to withstand today’s harsh conditions
"The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023 found extreme weather is one of the top two threats facing the world in the next two years. Failure to take sufficient measures to mitigate climate change was rated the most severe risk for the coming decade.
"Here are six examples of innovations from the past which are helping us adapt our living environments to survive in an uncertain climate future."
Read more:
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/08/traditional-architecture-extreme-weather-climate/
#SolarPunkSunday
#TraditionalArchitecture
#ClimateChange #TraditionalBuildingStyles
#BuildingSustainably #ClimateCrisis
What traditional buildings can teach architects about #sustainability
Oscar Holland, CNN
Wed December 27, 2017
"'We wanted to retrieve a sense of heritage, but in a modern way,' [Driss Kettani] said in a phone interview. 'We tried to use the same (energy-efficient) solutions found in the small earthen towns in the south of Morocco – to do with ventilation, the circulation of air and the control of light.'
"Large north-facing windows (and small south-facing ones) reduce the amount of direct sunlight entering the school, while ensuring that classrooms get enough natural light. And the arrangement of the school buildings maximizes the flow of air through the complex, creating a natural cooling system.
"These – and other – vernacular innovations meant that there was no need to install air conditioning at the school, despite the hot North African climate. For Kettani, it was just a matter of common sense."
Read more:
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/vernacular-architecture-sustainability/index.html
Gulou drum tower 鼓楼 #Beijing
(woman in lower right for scale)
An imposing wooden structure, 47 metres in height, the tower once housed 24 large drums. Built in 1272 it was used for official time-keeping in the city until 1924.
我的生命之光 台灣 : 台北市， 自由廣場
Ma petite amie at Liberty Square.
Taipei, Taiwan 2023
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#crowds #CKSMemorialHall #LibertySquare #Freedom Square #Taipei #Taiwan #AsiaPacific #winter #architecture #TraditionalArchitecture #publicspace #portrait #photography #ChouYifang
In Taipei's Shilin District is a Mountain called ZhiShan an. It has a walkway through the woods and a Temple. I took this in late afternoon on the brink between golden and blue hour.
#taipei #taiwan #traditionalarchitecture
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