Door of the Rübacherhof, a farm in #Marlengo, Italy. #doorsday #vernacular #architecture #facade

another #british #english #vernacular quirk i just reckoned:

y’all in the UK say HAPPY christmas instead of MERRY christmas. am just wondering now, what do Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand go with when there’s no USians around?

why HAPPY christmas? why do y’all don’t do MERRY christmases?

yes, am being a nosy ESOL dingbat 🤓

1. trackydacks ?
2. trackydaks ?
3. trackydacs ?
4. trackydax ?
5. trakydacks ?
6. trakydaks ?
7. trakydacs ?
8. trakydax ?
9. trakkydacks ?
10. trakkydaks ?
11. trakkydacs ?
12. trakkydax ?

omz, this is fiendishly hard, & i fear imminent deportation if i get this wrong! 😱

shall play safe, bung on some genes instead...

#straya #vernacular #idioms

#urbanismo #vernacular #Sicó https://azinheiragate.blogspot.com/2012/11/quintinhas-de-sico.html

cinema electronic poster screen is going dotty
#typography #vernacular #foundtype

Al vilatge de Blassac.
#Auvèrnhe #NautLéger #Blassac #arquitectura #patrimòni #eretatge #vernacular #Bastison #vilatge

#VersionOccitana #Occitania #AuvèrnheRòseAups

@riocreux https://mastodon.top/@riocreux/115465474769331101

#Cob, a #vernacular earth #construction process in the context of modern #sustainable building

Erwan Hamard, et al.

"The will of reducing environmental and social impact of building industry has led to a renewed interest in #EarthConstruction. Most of earth construction literature dealt with #RammedEarth or #Adobe techniques, but very little with cob. Yet, cob participates in the diversity of #vernacular earth construction processes that value local materials and is an alternative to rammed earth and adobe in specific geographical conditions.

"#Conservation of cob heritage also requires a better knowledge of this vernacular construction process. This bibliographical analysis gathered extensive data on cob process and summarized the different cob process variations, attempting to take into account their diversity. This analysis allowed us to provide novel data on cob process, and more specifically, a clear definition of cob with regard to other earth construction processes, a first summarized description of cob process that clearly distinguished its variations, a list of fibres traditionally employed, values and, if possible, average and standard deviation for fibre length, fibre content, manufacture water content, drying times, lift heights and wall thicknesses, a summary of the strategies to manage shrinkage cracks, a criterion on the quality of implementation and/or earth for cob, based on slenderness ration of lifts and a discussion on the evolution of cob process with regard to societal evolutions."

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132316302165

#SolarPunkSunday #SustainableMaterials #AncientTechnologies #Adaptation #SustainableConstruction #CobBuilding #BuildingMaintenance #HistoricPreservation #Restoration #NewBuildingTechniques #History #Science

Weistar House

The Frederick Weistar House, also known as the Stone Cottage, was built around 1859 by Frederick Weistar, a Swiss immigrant who settled in Chester, Illinois. This limestone home is a rare surviving example of vernacular architecture featuring a two-door facade, a design common in German-influenced domestic buildings.
Chester, Illinois

#Illinois #Chester #RuralPhotography #Museum #RandolphCounty #Limestone #vernacular #stonecottage

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/weistar-house-larry-braun.html

[Academic Paywall] Can Smart #Technology and #TraditionalWisdom Craft Truly #Sustainable Built Environments?

Building and Environment
Volume 267, Part B, 1 January 2025, Christina Priavolou

"The built environment significantly impacts global resource consumption and energy usage, accounting for 40 % of annual utilisation. Within this substantial ecological footprint lies the potential for transformation towards sustainability. By channeling insights from traditional practices and synthesising them with academic research, this article presents an innovative approach aiming to create built environments that are both technologically smart and deeply rooted in local wisdom.

Built environment developments often result in structures that stand as isolated entities, disconnected from their surroundings. Instead of endorsing standalone structures, this article advocates for collective actions that respect local elements. At its core, it seeks to leverage the rich insights from traditional knowledge and combine them with academic scholarship, acknowledging the contribution of traditional wisdom in addressing local needs and identities. The primary focus is on exploring how structures within the built environment can be crafted to provide both smart and context-appropriate responses to the imperative of sustainability.

The advent of Industry 4.0 technologies like Building Information Modeling and laser scanning has revolutionised the construction industry by optimising material use, energy consumption and aligning construction processes with sustainable design principles. In response to the impending Industry 4.0 revolution and the advent of such digital technologies, it becomes increasingly evident that addressing environmental concerns requires more than just smart solutions . In that respect, it is acknowledged that the built environment is a complex interplay of aesthetics, technology, environmental considerations, and societal intricacies, necessitating a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to tackle such challenges comprehensively.

Drawing from historical architectural records and built environment planning doctrines, which emphasise the importance of creating meaningful, sustainable spaces in harmony with local contexts, this approach aims to bridge the gap between globalised patterns and traditional wisdom. The #vernacular field, coined by Illich, encapsulates the essence of local wisdom, needs, and identities. The growing interest in vernacular architecture underscores its significant environmental value and ability to foster diversity linked to local climate, landscape, materials, and way of life. Moreover, previous studies have shown that integrating traditional construction techniques can offer unique solutions to contemporary sustainability challenges. For instance, Hamard et al. demonstrated how natural building materials such as cob and straw, when combined with passive design strategies, can reduce building energy consumption by up to 50 % depending on climate conditions and design features. Similarly, Nguyen et al. highlighted the adaptability of vernacular architecture in response to local climate conditions, demonstrating its potential to improve energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling loads by 30–60 %. Ozorhon and Ozorhon [10] have also stressed the importance of actively engaging local communities in preserving cultural heritage, which fosters community ownership and resilience, ultimately contributing to more sustainable and socially cohesive outcomes.

Ιn response to pressing global environmental challenges and events, such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, this article seeks to trigger discussions for timely and holistic solutions to built environment challenges, reflecting local contexts while aligning with global sustainability goals. It seeks to enrich our understanding of how the integration of modern technology with traditional knowledge can lead to more sustainable, resilient, and community-focused built environments. This study delves into three key themes: holistic planning with traditional insights, the role of technology and multidisciplinary approaches, and the need for resilient and community-centric solutions.

Through two exploratory case studies in Greece, the article illustrates how applying these themes can create sustainable and contextually appropriate built environments while discussing the concept of convivial construction and its implications for fostering inclusive and sustainable built environments."

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132324010473

#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalTechnology #SolarPunk #sustainability #Vernacular #ClimateChangeAdaptation #BuildingForClimateChange #LookToThePast #BuildForTheFuture

Just love this modest building close to the sea near #Ierissos, Greece. Ultimately, it is a simple block, like so many contemporary buildings. But the addition of an outer layer of balconies/verandas protects it from overheating and, with the addition of the arches and concrete balustrades, gives it an aesthetic quality. There are no expensive elements here, and yet the result is beautiful and adapted to the local conditions. #vernacular #architecture #facade

1/2 In the area around #Ierissos, Greece, a common feature of many houses is the presence of numerous #grilles and enclosures made of steel bars, often painted in bright colors. They often feature interesting designs, though they often do not match between various parts of the building. I really like them, and I’m pleased to report that even newer buildings often continue incorporating distinctive designs. #vernacular #architecture #ornaments

Blue door and blue gate in #Ierissos, Greece. #doorsday #vernacular #architecture #blue

Today's Flickr photo with the most hits was taken in Tunisia - in Tozeur - Ouled el Hadef.

#architecture #brick #vernacular #tozeur
#tunisia

Traditional building in #NeaRoda, rural Greece, likely from the 1920s–1930s. The damaged plaster reveals that walls were constructed using low-cost timber and mortar. One side—the north facade—is covered in metal sheets to protect it from harsh weather. The picture captures the sides facing public roads, while the rear features a private garden with a balcony. This is nearby the #Ierissos buildings I shared recently, which used similar #construction techniques. #vernacular #architecture

Today's Flickr photo with the most hits was taken in Bourgeuil, in the Loire valley.

#house #architecture #vernacular #bourgeuil #loire #vines

You may think that you've heard this ditty somewhere before:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcDu9LY2-oU
#music #vernacular #dialect #HumanLeague #Sheffield

🏗️ Tear it down they said... but he kept on building

(looks like China has an answer to the Watts Towers!)

#buildings #housing #china #law #tourism #awesome #architecture #vernacular

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/world/asia/china-demolition-house.html

🆓 https://archive.ph/vhnp4

was looking at a vintage folding rule my partner has. it’s one of those beautifully crafted wooden, boxwood and brass tools. it’s by Hockley Abbey (John Rabone and Sons tools in Birmingham, UK). common thing as they were making 27,000 a week by 1945!
but it’s the #numerals that i’m taken by, look at the curls on the 2 and 3.
#typography #vintageTools #vernacular