Explain the meaning of “autochthonous buildings”. What does it significantly mean for today’s planners and engineers in means of sustainable building?
Autochthonous building refers to structures built by, for, and with indigenous communities, using locally sourced and traditional materials and techniques that are native to the region and reflect local culture and environment
Autochthon = an Ort und Stelle entstanden; an die jeweiligen, vorherrschenden klimatischen Bedingungen angepasst; autark und im Einklang mit der Natur
Japanes House
specific autochthonous features:
sunscreen
and cross-ventilation
Controllable light guidance
Black forest house
Space organisation / zoning
Process heat of animals as heat source
Dynamic insulation: straw/ hay in the attic
Renewable construction materials
House in the east
Space organisation, Zoning
Heavy shell
Cooling via inner courtyards and air ducts
Adiabatic cooling via water tank
Exam questions:
Which natural conditions influence the autochthonous construction method?
local climate and resources
Describe autochthonous strategies for buildings in different climate zones using two examples.
house in the east: adiabatic water tank for cooling purposes
black forest house: usage of process heat - dynamic insulation
Why is the autochthonous building method important and should also be used today?
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