scholarly journals Sustainable Concepts of Traditional Sanskrit Theatre:the Harippad Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Alleppy.

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4S2) ◽  
pp. 835-841
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Architectural Heritage ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Technical Innovations ◽  
Sustainable Conservation ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
The Temple

Traditionally built structures have withstood the onslaught of time and weather conditions for thousands of years due to their dexterity in construction and design. Their unique structures and designs have opened up a new genre of architectural discipline. Over the years, globalization and man’s quest for innovative designs and materials have revolutionized the conceptual and architectural practices, which have resulted in the gradual degradation and destruction. The paradigm shift has resulted in losing not only the traditional architectural heritage but also the sustainable practices associated with it. Therefore, it is time we developed new approaches with regard to the design and construction of Koothambalams. Such a step will indeed open up new grounds for technical innovations and critical appraisal of traditional practices and designs. There is a lot more technical knowhow involved in these structures than meets the eye. The paper is an attempt to explore the traditional architectural practices and sustainable concepts of the Koothambalam of Sree Subramanya temple theatre, Harippad, Alleppy. The Koothambalam not only depicts the tangible realization of age old architectural secrets, but also serves as a meeting place for the community to socialize and experience ancient performing artforms. Within the premise of the temple, there are numerous ancient structures of which Koothambalam is meant for performing cultural and traditional artforms. The proposed research involves an appraisal and listing of the best architectural practices used in the construction of the Koothambalam. Special attention is also given to verify the energy efficient parameters and their contributions to sustainability as laid down by GRIHA. The study will be instrumental in formulating new concepts for sustainable conservation and green concepts for reviving and maintain traditional construction methods which could eventually give rise to new cultural studio space for the contemporary society

A landscape-ontology scale MTInSAR deformation monitoring solution for the sustainable conservation of architectural heritage sites

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hang Xu ◽  
FuLong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Deformation Monitoring ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite Systems ◽  
Structural Defects ◽  
Spatial Density ◽  
Architectural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Sustainable Conservation ◽  
Great Wall

<p>Architectural heritage is cultural and spiritual symbol of our predecessors with immeasurable historical, artistic, and technological value. However, these heritages are exposed to long-term degradation due to the combination impacts from the natural erosion and anthropogenic activities. Consequently, it is important to establish an effective deformation monitoring system to support the sustainable conservation of those properties. In order to make complementary to conventional geodetic measurements such as global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and leveling in terms of spatial density, we propose a landscape-ontology scale multi-temporal InSAR (MTInSAR) solution for the preventive deformation monitoring of large-scale architectural heritage sites through the adaption of current MTInSAR approaches. We apply different solutions in Shanhaiguan section of the Great Wall in China and the Angkor Wat in Cambodia based on their onsite characteristics. At the cultural landscape scale, we improve the small baseline subset (SBAS) approach by the induced pseudo-baseline strategy in order to avoid the errors caused by inaccurate external DEM, resulting in a robust deformation estimation in mountainous areas where the architecture heritage of the Great Wall located; at the ontology scale, we integrate the differential SAR tomography (DTomoSAR) with the finite element method (FEM) for the structural instability detection of the Angkor Wat Temple, pinpointing the structural defects from the 3D deformation measurements and simulation. This study demonstrates the capability of adaptive MTInSAR approaches for the preventive monitoring the deformation of large-scale architectural heritage sites.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: Architectural heritage; two-scale; deformation; MTInSAR</p>

scholarly journals Tectonics of Sukuh Temple as construction structure environmental response (earthquake friendly)

2021 ◽  
Vol 778 (1) ◽  
pp. 012030
Author(s):  
Darsini ◽  
Y Winarto ◽  
K Sunoko
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
Information Collection ◽  
Environmental Response ◽  
Architectural Heritage ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
Prone Area ◽  
The Temple ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
Main Factor

Abstract The large number of temples and various forms in Indonesia is a cultural and architectural heritage that is one of the identities of the archipelago. From an architectural point of view, the temple has special tectonic complexities, one of which is the Sukuh Temple. Sukuh Temple is a building with the ability of a perfect structural and construction system and has architectural metaphysical values. The building of Sukuh Temple has existed since the 15th century. This building was built to fulfill the function of worship rituals, therefore this building is sacred. This building is located in an earthquake prone area, namely on the island of Java. The resilience of Sukuh Temple over the years proves that Sukuh Temple can adapt to the environment, from this evidence the tectonics of Sukuh Temple are interesting to study. The research objective was to determine how the ancestors used tectonic science and technology to adapt to nature and the existing environment. This research uses descriptive method with a qualitative approach. data and information collection is done through field observations, in-depth interviews, and related documents. This study found that local wisdom is the main factor that makes Sukuh Temple responsive to the environment.

Thermal performance of silica aerogel-filled double-layer glazing in a subtropical climate

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 974-981
Author(s):  
Yajun Lv ◽  
Yiming Qin ◽  
Julian Wang ◽  
Kui Yin ◽  
Huanchun Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Double Layer ◽  
Silica Aerogel ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Outdoor Environment ◽  
Subtropical Climate ◽  
Cooling Load ◽  
Space Cooling

Heat gain through glazing is a major source of the space cooling load in subtropical cooling-dominant climates. Application of energy-efficient glazing systems can significantly reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning in summer. Thus, it has become a popular research topic. In this study, a sample of silica aerogel glazing was developed and prepared. Two identical insulated boxes were then constructed; one faÇade was equipped with the aerogel glazing sample and the other was prepared with a conventional double-layer glazing. An onsite measurement of the boxes’ internal thermal properties was then conducted. The two boxes were placed within the same outdoor environment. The temperature, humidity, and enthalpy values were calculated with the boxes facing different orientations and in a variety of weather conditions. The performance of the silica aerogel glazing was then evaluated by both experimental and theoretical analysis. The results of this study will provide a basis for aerogel glass building application guidelines.

scholarly journals Prefabricated Futures: Adaptable and productive construction methods for New Zealand dwellings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Mitchell Holden
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Package Design ◽  
Home Owner ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Physical Scale ◽  
Scale Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Roof Panel ◽  
Traditional Construction

<p>The traditional construction method of the New Zealand home has remained largely unchanged over the last century. These housing solutions that have supported our nation no longer suffice and the ‘young home owner’ is becoming a distant dream. New Zealand needs homes, and fast. Specialised trades create fragmentation in construction. This results in inefficient processes that divide the stages of constructing a home. What lacks in these instances is accessibility to design. Architects tend to focus on one-off, bespoke builds, whilst transportable home companies create generic, minimum spec designs. It can be argued that current prefabricated solutions are not complete, requiring sub-trades and work onsite that causes delays and construction related setbacks.  Investigation into a key historic precedent has driven this research. This demonstrates that attempts have been made to change the housing model in New Zealand with some success. The precedent aligns with past notions in considering core parts of the home as products. This can create efficiencies in construction. The current demand for housing provides the perfect opportunity to reboot the method in which we build.  This thesis questions how offsite panel assemblies can create a complete prefabricated housing product and improve construction efficiencies. This will still offer architectural choice.  BIM (Building Information Modelling) and parameter driven design are used as a vehicle to demonstrate how more efficient, more collaborative and more controlled design approaches can be developed in order to create a complete construction package.  Design-led research involving constant scale model testing and development led to my prefabricated wall panel design. Named the LapLock panel, I have developed a complete wall, floor and roof panel product system. Designed to be fully fabricated from structure to claddings and services in factory. This produces ruthless efficiencies onsite. The work utilises BIM in the form of Revit and takes advantage of parameter driven families to allow for fast manipulation and output of drawings for panels. A constant conversation between analogue and digital tools (in the form of physical scale models and Revit) strengthened the understandings of the limitations throughout the research.  This thesis offers a new way of considering how New Zealand builds homes. By introducing adaptable and efficient panels that are complete on arrival to site, the Laplock solution provides accessible architectural choice to clients. This future-proofs the construction of the New Zealand home.</p>

scholarly journals Sustainable Conservation of Architectural Heritage. A Case Study of Negova Castle, Slovenia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Nataša Jurgec Gurnick ◽  
Ljubo Lah
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Architectural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
Object Based ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Sustainable Conservation

A more focused and inclusive approach to the conservation of architectural heritage can make a positive cultural, economic and social contribution to the well-being of our society. Architectural heritage has been recognized as a crucial component of sustainable built environment and approaches to conservation of architectural heritage are evolving. The case study of Negova Castle examines the effects of a traditional, object-based approach to conservation of the architectural heritage compared to a reconfigured sustainable approach which supports the importance of sustainable development. Since 2006, the Negova Castle Complex has gone through a thorough restoration process and in 2012 restored buildings were open to the public; the restoration followed traditional object-based conservation practices. The buildings were restored as monuments of the past with little consideration of current social and economic norms. The main building, a 15th century castle, was left untouched due to the lack of financing. The aim of this paper is to provide a brief analysis of the current situation of Negova Castle, to challenge the traditional object-based approach and its criteria for the evaluation of heritage authenticity which was applied to the restored buildings and, subsequently, to identify holistic, sustainable approaches with adaptive reuse strategies suitable for the 15th century castle. By analyzing the Negova Castle project, it becomes evident that it is very hard to protect, preserve and manage the site's architectural heritage for the future without understanding and properly balancing its contemporary and sustained values and without meeting the current social needs. The goal of this study is to propose an approach that addresses the architectural integrity of the Old Castle and to reduce interventions in its fabric while contributing to the greater integration of architectural heritage owners and other stakeholders into the sustainable conservation process and management of the Negova Castle Complex.

scholarly journals Energy Efficiency of a Vernacular Building Design and Materials in Hot Arid Climate: Experimental and Numerical Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 481-494
Author(s):  
Karima El Azhary ◽  
Mohamed Ouakarrouch ◽  
Najma Laaroussi ◽  
Mohammed Garoum
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Vernacular Architecture ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Numerical Approach ◽  
Coating Materials

Morocco faces tremendous climate constraints; the climate is hot and dry in most parts of the country, and when selecting an energy-saving approach, the architectural landscape becomes essential.Designer and building professionals seem to have neglected this large-scale integration. Sustainable development programs in terms of sustainable architecture are ongoing in countries around the world. One part of this trend is the growing concern shown in the high environmental efficiency of vernacular architecture. It is within this prescriptive framework that this research study is being conducted, which reveals novel architectural style integrating thermal comfort, energy efficient characteristics, passive solar elements architecture, and construction techniques inspired from the vernacular Ksourian architectural configurations. The goal of the present research study is to identify features of energy efficient vernacular architecture and thermal performances that affect indoor thermal comfort conditions for adaptation to current lifestyles in modern architecture. The key characteristics developed are; built mass structure, building orientation, space planning, availability of s, building techniques, and new coating materials for manufacturing and roofing. The suggested methodology enables to analyze the thermal performance analysis, applying an experimental research using experimental testing measurement and comparative optimization processes for thermal efficiency and comfort evaluation of a traditional vernacular earthen house.Series of experimental thermophysical characterization measurements have been carried out in order to quantify on a real scale the thermophysical properties that characterize the Rissani earth. Thusthermophysical characterization results are operated as input data for the thermal dynamic simulation for the purpose to evaluate thermal performances and comfort under the weather conditions and control natural comfort in both summer and winter, without using heating or cooling systems. Ultimately, the simulations carried out make it possible to identify the optimal orientation, revealing an effective decrease in interior temperatures during summer and providing good thermal comfort in winter.

scholarly journals Toward efficient energy consumption in middle income housing buildings in Egypt

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-189
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Rizk Hegazy
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Efficient Energy ◽  
Hot Weather ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Current research pays special attention to the application of approaches that promote sustainable design in a built environment and ensure energy efficiency. In this context, the form of housing buildings is an important parameter that has a meaningful impact on the use of energy in housing buildings. Hence, this research attempts to study the impact of the form of housing buildings on energy efficiency taking into account the mid-hot weather conditions in one of the middle-income housing buildings in new communities in Egypt. To achieve the research aim, a comparative analysis is carried out using parametric numerical analysis—DesignBuilder energy analysis—to compare the various hypothetical proposals for different building configurations. The study determines that the efficiency of energy use in buildings depends to a large extent on their forms that will help urban designers and planners to propose the best energy performance in the form of housing buildings in the stage of conceptual design suitable for other environmental, social and economic urban planning issues. These results should be incorporated into the building codes adopted in Egypt’s new cities in order to reach more energy-efficient housing buildings in Egypt.

scholarly journals Salt Weathering of 7th Century CE Granite Monument of Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram – Scientific Investigation and Conservation Strategy

Heritage ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 230-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Vinodh Kumar ◽  
M. R. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Protective Layer ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Biotite Granite ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Salt Weathering ◽  
Architectural Heritage ◽  
Deterioration Mechanism ◽  
The Temple

Salt-induced deterioration of architectural heritage is accelerated drastically in marine environments. This paper investigates the deterioration mechanism of the Shore Temple using various analytical techniques. Deteriorated and pristine stone samples were analyzed using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), thin section studies, and SEM in order to understand the deterioration mechanism. The meteorological and micro-climatic conditions of Shore Temple in the tropical Indian climate were studied, as they have played a vital role in the deterioration of the stone matrix. The sides of the temple that face the sea as well as the upper part of the temple show intense alveolarization and the stone variety was petrologically identified as “garnetiferous hornblende biotite granite”. The evaluation of results in terms of the efficacy of ethyl silicate consolidation of stone after desalination is very difficult due to continuous sea sprays. The compatible lime rendering evidenced in the shelter area and then scientifically examined during this study may be applied as a protective layer to safeguard and conserve the lone Pallava edifice on the seashore from deterioration in tropical and hygric saline conditions.

The right approach how to design the conditioning system of a sugar silo

2017 ◽  
pp. 476-480
Author(s):  
Jörg Linek ◽  
Norbert Rösch
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Air Distribution ◽  
Residual Water ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Efficient Operation ◽  
Residual Water Content ◽  
Heated Air ◽  
The Right

In the light of the constantly growing requirements regarding efficiency, work safety and increasing capacities the design of silos and its conditioning systems demands for customer-specific and experience-based approach. After production fresh sugar has a residual water content which can lead to agglomerations during storage. This affects the product quality, discharge and transport from the silo and endangers staff who has to remove cakings manually. Therefore it is necessary to prepare and distribute the air constantly at optimal conditions. Time of conditioning, air quantity and humidity are the parameters to be determined simultaneously based on the type of silo, residual water content of stored sugar, size of sugar crystals, product feed-in rate and environmental conditions [1]. In the design the amount of water to be removed, air distribution in the sugar bed and temperature are considered. Depending on weather conditions the supplied air is mixed with fresh, dried, cooled or heated air to meet the needed conditions and to enable an energy-efficient operation of the plant.

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