REVIVING VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE: SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES FROM TRADITIONAL BUILDING PRACTICES

Hamidova Mohigul Hayotovna

Master’s Degree Student (1st Year), Department of Building Structures and Architecture Bukhara State Technical University

Vohidov Shakhzod Kenjayevich

PhD Candidate (1st Year), Department of History and Theory of Architecture Bukhara State Technical University

Keywords: Keywords: Vernacular architecture, sustainable design, traditional building techniques, bioclimatic design, Uzbekistan, passive cooling

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Abstract

Abstract: Vernacular architecture, shaped by climate, culture, and locally available materials, offers time-tested solutions for sustainable living. This article investigates how traditional architectural techniques can inform modern eco-friendly design, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions like Central Asia. By analyzing examples from Uzbekistan, India, and North Africa, the study highlights how passive cooling, natural materials, and spatial organization can reduce environmental footprints. The paper argues for integrating vernacular wisdom with modern technology to create architecture that is both culturally rooted and ecologically responsible.

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