Publicomos

Réf.

43216

Type

discussion paper

Titre

Re-discovering Malaysian Vernacular Architecture: Form, Tradition and Sustainability

Langues

English

Auteurs

Ariffin, Ahmad Najib / An, Mohd Zulhemlee

Pays de publication

Malaysia

Maison d'édition

ICOMOS Malaysia

Date

19/04/2021

Pages

Mots-clés

vernacular architecture / craftsmanship / traditional techniques / villages / historic sites / building typologies / architectural styles / building techniques

Pays mentionnés

Malaysia

Résumé en anglais

In our haste to embrace everything that is modern or progressive and which may appear convenient and advanced, we sometimes forget and discard previous knowledge or technologies and practices that were very suitable and sustainable to the circumstances of where we live.Although some old or traditional architectural practices may appear outdated, that is sometimes because we have also forgotten the overall wisdom that came with such traditions, yet the modern designs and technologies that replaced them have not fully solved present living problems, while even creating new unsustainable ones - increasing urban sprawl, increased air-conditioning use etc.
This paper examines the virtues and values of traditional architectural designs and practices in the Malay Archipelago or the Nusantara, especially Malaysia, for modern reflection.

URL

http://www.icomos-malaysia.org

Document joint

APR 21_CIAV MALAYSIA MONOGRAPH 1.pdf

Licence

Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial (BY-NC)