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Analyzing the principles of sustainable architecture in vernacular Karaman houses of Northern Cyprus
(Çankaya Üniversitesi, 2017) Movahendi, Mazdak
It became evident through the study of vernacular structures in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus's (TRNC) Karaman Village, that these structures can serve as a basis for future developments in sustainable architecture, beyond helping to define the general principles of the sustainability in architecture. In a time when the island is looking to expand more structurally, a framework and set of criteria is needed to preserve the vernacular structures already found, but to also improve on the sustainable aspects of these houses. Therefore, the research presented here, through a literature review and in-depth analysis of three different cases studies, outlines the significant qualities of vernacular architecture and shows that these principles can and should be used in today's architectural toolkit in order to create contemporary yet sustainable designs for future buildings and houses in Cyprus. Therefore, this study has assessed the roots of sustainable architecture by analyzing three examples of vernacular structures of the Karaman Village in the TRNC. This is done in order to create a set of principles that will further define sustainable architecture to create a basis for which future designs can be based on iv and be improved on in this region. How vernacular architecture fits into the greater understanding of sustainability is also a byproduct of this study, especially in a way that will assist future designers and builders in understanding the most efficient and sustainable way to transition from traditional housing and building to structures that can be used and improved on in the modern era