Vernacular Passive Cooling techniques - A case study of a Vernacular House in Allur Village, Kalaburagi, India.

Authors : Prof. Anju Kumari. J. Wanti.

                 Prof. Vimala Swamy.

                 Prof. Sangamesh Sakri.

Myself Ar. Anju Kumari. J. Wanti pursuing my research work on “ Integrating vernacular passive cooling techniques into modern residences of hot dry region , Kalaburagi Karnataka “

Initially I started my work by finding out the vernacular passive cooling techniques as my literature study and in this regard I have done the case studies of many vernacular residences of Kalaburagi district.

The paper is a literature study of the vernacular passive cooling techniques which can be applied to the modern buildings to make it thermally comfort in the hot dry region to achieve energy efficiency which is the most important issue for saving our energy resources. 

Sustainability and Traditional wisdom.

Aurthor: Prof. Shobha G Dastapur.

Sustainable and traditional architecture minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency  and in the use of materials, energy and development space. Traditional culture is closely linked with life. Culture is made up of traditions, beliefs, way of life, from the most spiritual to the most material. Tradition has accumulated  over the ages wisdom and knowledge  and it is our duty to focus the essence of this genius tradition  and use it in today's environment culture  also has a great  influence on the appearance  of vernacular  buildings, as occupants  often decorate buildings  in accordance with local customs , beliefs and categorized according to the hierarchy of status.

ISSN 2229-5518

THEME:  ARCHITECTURE    THROUGH   REPURPOSE 
 SUBTHEME: SUSTAINABLE AND DIVINE   DEVELOPMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

Aurthor: Prof. Shobha G Dastapur.

Sustainability  is the current   debate in building technology. The energy consumption of buildings varies according to factors such as social differences, climate, geographical location, cultural habits. The traditional architecture has many features such as orientation with respect to sun, space planning, openings, sunspace provision, construction techniques, and building and roof materials.The descriptive study can identify the criteria influenced in decision making in reuse of the building that effected to the sustainable development economic, environment, social and architecture.  . This may be preservation of the soft values which encompass historical, sociological, psychological, artistic, other cultural, moral and religious sub functions. By conserving the historical living traditional building skills with which it is associated is also in danger of being lost in the absence of sponsorship.  By analyzing more than  400 years old residential building of Raya panduranga Deshmukh house (wada) in kalaburagi.

ISSN 2347-8403

Lost in Time: A Case Study of 11th  CenturyBasadi At Allur(B) Village,Kalaburagi.

Author:  Prof. Sushim B Chinde.

The main objective of this paper is to create awareness of the Jain heritage as a case study of the basadi at Allur (B) with respect to its History of the region, Climate Architectural Built form of Basadi, Present issues and future Consequences. The method adopted involves site visit, observations and Photo Documentation of the Basadi along with interaction with the Locals .The paper intends to further highlight the existence of an important part of Jain heritage in the region of Kalaburagi along with issues and consequences the Basadi at Allur (B) is facing in the present time.

Year of Publications : 2020.

Publication mode: 

National Conference on “Dynamics of Hindu Temple Architecture” Conducted by Jawarharlal Nehru Instituteof Advanced Studies-School of Planning & Architecture,Hyderabad Sponsored by 

ICSSR,Govt.of India,New Delhi. Held from 10th Jan to 11th Jan 2020.

BUILT TO MEET THE NEED: Sustainable issues in Vernacular Architecture

Authors:          Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar &

                        Prof. Shashikala Mama

This study aims to reveal that, verncular architecture can provide important insights in improvising sustainability in the development of future sustainable built environment. Vernacular architecture of Gorta of north karnataka region with a unique geographical & cultural significant was taken as case study, documented and was analyzed based on sicio-cultural, socio-economical & environmental parameters.

Publication: International Conference proceedings on

 Paradox to Paradigm – Architecture in the age of network society, 

Women’s Education Society’s Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture Nagpur on March 2018.

1. SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES – Role of material in Vernacular Architecture

Authors:          Prof. Shashikala Mama

                         Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar

The main aim of this study is to understand the importance & implications of the Vernacular practices using natural materials to achieve sustainability. Vernacular Architecture of Nalwar of North Karnataka a hot dry climatic region which was taken as case study and analyzed base on material, habitable spaces, construction techniques and ornamental elements. This study shows that the materials used in Vernacular practices were biodegradable, environment friendly and harmonious with the surroundings.

Publication: International Conference proceedings on Paradox to Paradigm – Architecture in the age of network society, Women’s Education Society’s Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture Nagpur on March 2018.

1. An overview of the relationship between culture & climate in Vernacular Architecture

Authors:          Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar &

                        Prof. Shashikala Mama

The main objective of this paper is to understand the significance of culture & climate in a small Vernacular Settlement of 12th century of Goswami Mathas of hot-arid climatic zone. The outline of this paper is a case study of Vernacular Settlement in Basavakalyan, Bidar District, Karnataka State. This study is documented & analyzed based on cultural & climatic aspects.

Publication: International Conference Proceedings on Sustainable Built Environment (SBE-15) IIT Roorkee in April 2017.

Courtyard Houses: Its planning & implications – An Overview

Authors:          Prof. Shashikala Mama

                        Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar

The main objective of this paper is to understand the importance & implications of the courtyard in the vernacular houses of Hot Dry climatic region of Karnataka. The outline of this paper is a case study of the Vernacular built heritage of Nalwar village in Yadgir District, Karnataka & investigated through observation and previous studies based on psychological, cultural, economical & climatic aspects.

Publication: International Conference Proceedings on Sustainable Built Environment (SBE-15) IIT Roorkee in April 2017.

Vernacular Architecture – A Sustainable Approach

Authors:          Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar &

                        Prof. Shashikala Mama

The objective of this paper is to give an insight towards energy conservation through an integrated approach between the past and present. Vernacular dwellings of Kalaburagi of hot & dry climate region are documented & analyzed based on various parameters of planning, environmental, cultural & energy conservation. 

Publication: Springer Nature Singapore Pvt. Ltd, Singapore, 2017. 

An overview of energy Efficiency in Vernacular Houses

Authors:          Prof. Vijaylaxmi K. Biradar &

                        Prof. Shashikala Mama

The main objective of this paper is to establish an architectural approach to resist rapid growth of International styles and produce an environmentally, culturally & socially appropriate architecture at the same time to retain architectural identity of a particular area. The undertaken review in this paper is vernacular domestic buildings of Kalaburagi.

Publication: International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) in Vol. 5, Issue 9, September 2016.