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Public Perception of Vernacular Architecture in the Arabian Peninsula: The Case of Rawshan.
- Source :
- Buildings (2075-5309); Sep2020, Vol. 10 Issue 9, p151, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- This research extends Hasan Fathy's (1986) principle of vernacular architecture by focusing on the Rawshan through an investigation of two criteria: aesthetics and energy efficiency. The paper discusses the views of both the Saudi public and key decision-makers on reviving vernacular architecture in the context of Saudi Arabia's rapidly developing economy, characterized by relatively high rates of energy consumption and CO<subscript>2</subscript> emissions. This research explores (a) the interaction in domestic buildings of Saudi occupants with their windows, and how these are perceived as an interface with the external environment; (b) awareness and knowledge of the use of shading elements (such as Rawshans) to reduce the use of artificial lighting while maintaining indoor privacy; (c) Saudi awareness of, and familiarity with, the Rawshan as a vernacular element and a secular architectural tradition; and (d) Saudi views on the revival of traditional architectural elements with a focus on the Rawshan. An online survey (n = 812) was conducted across Saudi Arabia complemented by interviews with expert decision-makers (n = 23) to (a) assess criteria such as privacy, aesthetics, daylight, ventilation, and energy consumption in Saudi residences and (b) investigate the level of acceptance of an optimized retrofitted Rawshan design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20755309
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Buildings (2075-5309)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146105610
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings10090151