The well-known Darwinian evolutionary theory (1859) introduced natural selection as the most important mechanism of evolutionary processes at every level from biological systems, including species, individual organisms... to molecules such as DNA or proteins. In architecture we observe similar evolution processes which lead to the development of various architectural movements and concepts from...

Vernacular architecture based on bioclimatism concepts was developed and used through the centuries by many civilizations across the world. Different civilizations have produced their own architectural styles based on the local conditions. This study is carried out on the vernacular buildings of north-east India across all the bioclimatic zones. A survey of 42 houses, more than 70 years old was...

The development of technology and industry in both developed developing countries contributes to improve human life for the better. However, it causes an increase energy consumption environmental damage which produces global warming. In Asia, according data ASEAN Center Energy (ACE), 48% warming is generated by buildings. This phenomenon very influential if occurs big cities. One ways respond t...

The traditional architecture we find in the Mediterranean basin continues to be of an extraordinary richness. It is the product and the reflection of societies accustomed to intense interchange, and it has taken form slowly precisely thanks to these interchanges. It is however important to point out immediately that it is a disappearing architectural form, because it was produced on the basis o...

Bioclimatic principles that provide solutions based on environmental conditions around the site can be applied in building design. This design study focuses suitability of bioclimatic to providing thermal comfort. research method uses a qualitative with descriptive approach. The analysis technique data collection is visual assessment. object under has criteria Indonesian tropical concept. resul...