Wood Construction System of Traditional Edirne Houses

Abstract

Architecture heritage is one of the most considerable items that create the identity of the city. Architecture heritage transmits to following generation with its original form and special features are the basic principle of conservation. The most characteristic factor for continuity is fixed building materials and building technologies. Through the study; it is analyzed those wood constructions, usage of materials and methods of construction were built in the late 19 century and early 20 century and also hardly accessible in Edirne where the societies lived together with their different national and religious values (Grek, Bulgarian, Armenian, Jewish...). It is intended to secure this cultural heritage with its methods of construction and all details against the danger of extinction and to transmit following generations. Keywords: Wood Construction System, Tradional House, Sustainable Conservation