Investigating Vernacular Architecture in Climate-Friendly Designs and its Role in Sustainable Architecture Design

Environmental issues which have resulted in the alteration of the environment leading to the rise in sea level, loss of coastal land, change in precipitation patterns, increase in the risk of drought and floods, and threat to biodiversity has become a trending issue in the ۲۱st century. These issues have brought to the fore the role of the Architect, being part of the building and construction industry. The Building and construction industry is a major contributor to the emission of carbon dioxide in the air. The use of concrete alone Account for ۸% of global emission. Materials and methods of construction in vernacular architecture have proven to be a veritable solution to the reduction of carbon footprint globally. Vernacular Architecture represents more than a nostalgic longing for ways that have essentially become obsolete but rather a learning method by which global challenges can be addressed, challenges such as global warming, housing crises, and economic equality. This paper seeks to carefully examine vernacular architecture and its role in addressing environmental issues through the use of climate-friendly designs. The objective of the study is to identify materials and methods of construction in vernacular architecture in Nigeria to achieve a sustainable design and thereby reduce carbon footprint. The research used a qualitative and descriptive method. The results identified materials in vernacular architecture that can aid in the reduction of CO۲ emissions leading to sustainable design.

کلیدواژه ها:

Vernacular Architecture ، Sustainable Design ، Material ، Construction Techniques.