Learning from the past to create the future
The implementation of vernacular principles to create an affordable, inclusive and sustainable housing complex in Midden-Delfland
D.G. de Vries (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
O Klijn (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
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Abstract
In a time when the future is constantly revealing itself to us, the wisdom of the past provides us with indispensable lessons for the here and now. This thesis explores the deep-rooted lessons from traditional architecture of long forgotten eras and how they can help us create affordable, inclusive and sustainable residential buildings for the modern world and contemporary demands. By looking at centuries-old building methods, materials and community-oriented designs, one can discover a wealth of knowledge that not only remains relevant, but is crucial in our quest for a better world. In this thesis lies the key to an architectural future that is guided by the richness of the past, with the goal of a livable, sustainable and affordable world for us all.