Abstract
The Kurdistan region is currently undergoing rapid change and development in many ways. The economy is growing, and the population is increasing. Adopting a modern lifestyle is influencing individuals and social behavior. These factors are collectively affecting the architectural styles and construction techniques of the buildings. Abandoning the vernacular architecture has led to a loss of locality. This research outlines the characteristics and elements of Kurdish vernacular architecture in Erbil city and the villages in mountainous area; it then analyses them in terms of sustainability. A descriptive method is adopted to identify the sustainable aspects of traditional building techniques and designs. Finally, the paper concludes that with developed construction regulations, some of the designs and construction methods of traditional architecture, with the right management, can be adopted in modern buildings.
Highlights
The environment affects human settlements differently depending on the geographical location
The paper focuses on the different construction designs in Kurdistan, and questions which characteristics and elements made the vernacular architecture of Kurdistan compatible with the aspects of sustainability, and how this can be adopted into modern designs
The trends and patterns of western lifestyles resulted in changes that are being seen in the cities and mountainous areas
Summary
The environment affects human settlements differently depending on the geographical location. This research outlines the characteristics and elements of Kurdish vernacular architecture in Erbil city and the villages in mountainous area; it analyses them in terms of sustainability. Keywords Kurdistan architecture, vernacular materials, sustainable aspects, construction methods In the southern part of the region, the city of Erbil has a different climate compared with the mountainous areas in the north and northeast.
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