Evaluation of vernacular housing on sustainability – a case study of weaving settlements of Kushanpuri, Kuisiria and Bhatli village in Bargarh district of Odisha, India
Purpose The research aims to explore the wisdom, knowledge and practices in vernacular housing settlements with their sustainability underpinnings as tools for modelling rural affordable housing in tropical regions. The study is based on a weaving settlement in Bargarh district of Odisha, which is globally acclaimed for its Ikkat style of weaving. Design/methodology/approach A hierarchical framework of sustainability resting on the three pillars of ecological, economical and environmental dimensions is derived from existing theoretical research. This framework of 22 indicators is subsequently assigned to assess the sustainability of the vernacular weavers' settlement through quantitative evaluation. A qualitative assessment through observation and deduction also verifies the result. Findings Since the vernacular weavers settlement performs very well on the sustainability scorecard, the paper suggests that its best practices can be incorporated while designing affordable housing so that social, cultural and heritage values are retained and a climate conscious, energy-efficient sustainable approach is ensured. Practical implications The recommendations from the assessment has many lessons while framing policies for rural affordable housing as it cannot have one size that fits all settlement typology irrespective of the occupational, climatic and social needs. Originality/value The sustainable design and planning principles embedded in this vernacular settlement offers a valuable blueprint to re-imagine the affordable housing in rural areas which can be myopic if it does not take into account the occupational needs and life style of craftsmen dwellers.
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2021
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Authors: | Panda, Sudha ; Ray, Soumyendu Shankar |
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Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development. - Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 2044-1274, ZDB-ID 2608327-9. - Vol. 13.2021, 4, p. 549-569
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Publisher: |
Emerald Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Conservation | Sustainability | Cultural heritage | Sustainable development | Indigenous people | Affordable housing | Architecture | Heritage management | Hierarchical framework | Vernacular housing |
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