- Obafemi A P Olukoya
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Architect | Doctoral Researcher | Writer
Brandenburg Technical University, Cottbus-Senftenberg
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by Obafemi A P Olukoya and sevinc kurt
The urgency of global climate change has drawn significant attention to the building industry ove... more The urgency of global climate change has drawn significant attention to the building industry over the last few years. Today, the building sector is responsible for the emission of about 23-40% of the world greenhouse gases. This is plausible owing to the various non environmental friendly materials used by modern building industry and the palpable contemporary design construct. Unlike modern buildings, traditional building materials are proven to be earth conscious and have nearly zero carbon footprints. Yet, the modernist building sector with its insatiable drive for autonomy has relegated lessons from traditional building to being primitive. Moreover, the absence of objects of industrialisation has been defined as forming conformity with poverty.
Hence, this research seeks to scientifically examine Adobe as one of the traditional building materials. In that vein, the environmental impact of the use of adobe will be studied. The study also purports to adequately examine the advantages and disadvantages of the use of adobe in modern construction.
Methodologically, owing to the aims of this research, a qualitative computer based simulation approach is adopted. A typical traditional Adobe building in Louroujina - North Cyprus, will be simulated through a parametric computer based simulation done using Revit Architecture, with a green studio plug-in. Software acknowledge by the United State Department of Energy (DOE 2015). This simulation procedure models the carbon emission of the building and the yearly energy consumption.
Summarily, this paper posits that the successful fusion of traditional building materials such as Adobe and modern design construct will not only give birth to earth conscious building, but will also be energy efficient. Moreover, it will be a substitute building material the building industry can adopt at as a contributing solution to the omniscient global warming malady.
Hence, this research seeks to scientifically examine Adobe as one of the traditional building materials. In that vein, the environmental impact of the use of adobe will be studied. The study also purports to adequately examine the advantages and disadvantages of the use of adobe in modern construction.
Methodologically, owing to the aims of this research, a qualitative computer based simulation approach is adopted. A typical traditional Adobe building in Louroujina - North Cyprus, will be simulated through a parametric computer based simulation done using Revit Architecture, with a green studio plug-in. Software acknowledge by the United State Department of Energy (DOE 2015). This simulation procedure models the carbon emission of the building and the yearly energy consumption.
Summarily, this paper posits that the successful fusion of traditional building materials such as Adobe and modern design construct will not only give birth to earth conscious building, but will also be energy efficient. Moreover, it will be a substitute building material the building industry can adopt at as a contributing solution to the omniscient global warming malady.
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Over the last few years, literature has vehemently advocated the negative effects of the use of C... more Over the last few years, literature has vehemently advocated the negative effects of the use of CAD in architectural practice
and education. It was discussed to have a retrogressive effect on the mental efficacy of contemporary students in institutions and largely, architects in practice. Meanwhile, the older methodology of drafting was position in a better light, against the status quo of the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) in design process. Therefore, this research is a moralist polemics voice against such blanket assertions. It purports to examine the validity of the objectives of existing literature before positing a curative remedial. In that vein, the aim of this study is objectively on binary stances; primarily, to quantitatively compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) and traditional methods in architectural practice and education. Secondarily, it aims to vehemently aggrandize, if the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) should be encouraged in continuity or should be ended on the accounts of the synopsis of identified CAD users. Hence, to attain the full phenomena of this vast aim, an array of interdependent schemata was developed to organise the boundaries of the scope. The typology of methodology peddled is the quantitative stereotype. Secondary data for theoretical framework was collected from the professionals’ perspective - via journals, books and data bases. The scope of this study looks into the perspectives of twenty students and lecturers within the Department of Architecture - Cyprus International University that use Computer - Aided Design (CAD) for their day to day architectural drafting and presentations. The accounts of the interview of twenty (20) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) users in the Department are being used as the yardstick for the progressive summation. This was achieved by evaluation of respondents’ CAD works as well as intensive interviews with individuals in context. This study posits that the successful analysis of this vast purpose will fill the void which exists in the contemporary literature.
Furthermore, it postulates that more innovations should be encouraged to produce more enhanced architectural designs. The identified benefits and limitations of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) on users will be a kernel for the furtherance of similar academic research in the future.
and education. It was discussed to have a retrogressive effect on the mental efficacy of contemporary students in institutions and largely, architects in practice. Meanwhile, the older methodology of drafting was position in a better light, against the status quo of the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) in design process. Therefore, this research is a moralist polemics voice against such blanket assertions. It purports to examine the validity of the objectives of existing literature before positing a curative remedial. In that vein, the aim of this study is objectively on binary stances; primarily, to quantitatively compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) and traditional methods in architectural practice and education. Secondarily, it aims to vehemently aggrandize, if the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) should be encouraged in continuity or should be ended on the accounts of the synopsis of identified CAD users. Hence, to attain the full phenomena of this vast aim, an array of interdependent schemata was developed to organise the boundaries of the scope. The typology of methodology peddled is the quantitative stereotype. Secondary data for theoretical framework was collected from the professionals’ perspective - via journals, books and data bases. The scope of this study looks into the perspectives of twenty students and lecturers within the Department of Architecture - Cyprus International University that use Computer - Aided Design (CAD) for their day to day architectural drafting and presentations. The accounts of the interview of twenty (20) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) users in the Department are being used as the yardstick for the progressive summation. This was achieved by evaluation of respondents’ CAD works as well as intensive interviews with individuals in context. This study posits that the successful analysis of this vast purpose will fill the void which exists in the contemporary literature.
Furthermore, it postulates that more innovations should be encouraged to produce more enhanced architectural designs. The identified benefits and limitations of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) on users will be a kernel for the furtherance of similar academic research in the future.
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This research aims to develop attitudes on the protection and preservation of the natural and bui... more This research aims to develop attitudes on the protection and preservation of the natural and built environment in Louroujina. In this sense, the preservation and revitalization of culture in congruence with historical heritage are studied. Also, the sustenance of significant architectural inheritance which connotes the sense of place in Louroujina, the largest Turkish village in Cyprus until 1974 is primarily within the praxis of the scope. In need to goal for a sustainable approach, the project does not only seek to document historical and cultural heritage of the village but also to develop awareness and interest with the participation of local stakeholders so that a local development strategy specific to the area can be produced. Louroujina, as a Turkish Cypriot village, was the largest rural settlement of the country before the 1974 conflict. Yet, following the post-war years - the last 40 years, there has been a one to fifteen decrease in the population of the village mainly due to the ill effects of the war. Although most of the buildings were neglected and some of these were abandoned or destroyed over the years, there are still many adobe and stone buildings of historical and cultural importance. Together with the preservation of natural environment and the rehabilitation of the rich architectural heritage of the village, the local values of the area shall come to the fore whilst helping the village regain its significance by creating sustainable solutions to the existing problems. The strategy for the rehabilitation of the village should
consider the restoration, maintenance and protection of the natural and built environment. In this study, the central concern is to define basic principles of strategy for preservation and restoration. The main opinions and attitudes, which constitute the basis for the development of the preservation strategy for Louroujina are moderately consistent with the articles in Venice Charter.
consider the restoration, maintenance and protection of the natural and built environment. In this study, the central concern is to define basic principles of strategy for preservation and restoration. The main opinions and attitudes, which constitute the basis for the development of the preservation strategy for Louroujina are moderately consistent with the articles in Venice Charter.
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The urgency of global climate change has drawn significant attention to the building industry ove... more The urgency of global climate change has drawn significant attention to the building industry over the last few years. Today, the building sector is responsible for the emission of about 23-40% of the world greenhouse gases. This is plausible owing to the various non environmental friendly materials used by modern building industry and the palpable contemporary design construct. Unlike modern buildings, traditional building materials are proven to be earth conscious and have nearly zero carbon footprints. Yet, the modernist building sector with its insatiable drive for autonomy has relegated lessons from traditional building to being primitive. Moreover, the absence of objects of industrialisation has been defined as forming conformity with poverty.
Hence, this research seeks to scientifically examine Adobe as one of the traditional building materials. In that vein, the environmental impact of the use of adobe will be studied. The study also purports to adequately examine the advantages and disadvantages of the use of adobe in modern construction.
Methodologically, owing to the aims of this research, a qualitative computer based simulation approach is adopted. A typical traditional Adobe building in Louroujina - North Cyprus, will be simulated through a parametric computer based simulation done using Revit Architecture, with a green studio plug-in. Software acknowledge by the United State Department of Energy (DOE 2015). This simulation procedure models the carbon emission of the building and the yearly energy consumption.
Summarily, this paper posits that the successful fusion of traditional building materials such as Adobe and modern design construct will not only give birth to earth conscious building, but will also be energy efficient. Moreover, it will be a substitute building material the building industry can adopt at as a contributing solution to the omniscient global warming malady.
Hence, this research seeks to scientifically examine Adobe as one of the traditional building materials. In that vein, the environmental impact of the use of adobe will be studied. The study also purports to adequately examine the advantages and disadvantages of the use of adobe in modern construction.
Methodologically, owing to the aims of this research, a qualitative computer based simulation approach is adopted. A typical traditional Adobe building in Louroujina - North Cyprus, will be simulated through a parametric computer based simulation done using Revit Architecture, with a green studio plug-in. Software acknowledge by the United State Department of Energy (DOE 2015). This simulation procedure models the carbon emission of the building and the yearly energy consumption.
Summarily, this paper posits that the successful fusion of traditional building materials such as Adobe and modern design construct will not only give birth to earth conscious building, but will also be energy efficient. Moreover, it will be a substitute building material the building industry can adopt at as a contributing solution to the omniscient global warming malady.
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Readers Related Papers MentionsView ImpactOver the last few years, literature has vehemently advocated the negative effects of the use of C... more Over the last few years, literature has vehemently advocated the negative effects of the use of CAD in architectural practice
and education. It was discussed to have a retrogressive effect on the mental efficacy of contemporary students in institutions and largely, architects in practice. Meanwhile, the older methodology of drafting was position in a better light, against the status quo of the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) in design process. Therefore, this research is a moralist polemics voice against such blanket assertions. It purports to examine the validity of the objectives of existing literature before positing a curative remedial. In that vein, the aim of this study is objectively on binary stances; primarily, to quantitatively compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) and traditional methods in architectural practice and education. Secondarily, it aims to vehemently aggrandize, if the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) should be encouraged in continuity or should be ended on the accounts of the synopsis of identified CAD users. Hence, to attain the full phenomena of this vast aim, an array of interdependent schemata was developed to organise the boundaries of the scope. The typology of methodology peddled is the quantitative stereotype. Secondary data for theoretical framework was collected from the professionals’ perspective - via journals, books and data bases. The scope of this study looks into the perspectives of twenty students and lecturers within the Department of Architecture - Cyprus International University that use Computer - Aided Design (CAD) for their day to day architectural drafting and presentations. The accounts of the interview of twenty (20) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) users in the Department are being used as the yardstick for the progressive summation. This was achieved by evaluation of respondents’ CAD works as well as intensive interviews with individuals in context. This study posits that the successful analysis of this vast purpose will fill the void which exists in the contemporary literature.
Furthermore, it postulates that more innovations should be encouraged to produce more enhanced architectural designs. The identified benefits and limitations of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) on users will be a kernel for the furtherance of similar academic research in the future.
and education. It was discussed to have a retrogressive effect on the mental efficacy of contemporary students in institutions and largely, architects in practice. Meanwhile, the older methodology of drafting was position in a better light, against the status quo of the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) in design process. Therefore, this research is a moralist polemics voice against such blanket assertions. It purports to examine the validity of the objectives of existing literature before positing a curative remedial. In that vein, the aim of this study is objectively on binary stances; primarily, to quantitatively compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) and traditional methods in architectural practice and education. Secondarily, it aims to vehemently aggrandize, if the use of Computer - Aided Design (CAD) should be encouraged in continuity or should be ended on the accounts of the synopsis of identified CAD users. Hence, to attain the full phenomena of this vast aim, an array of interdependent schemata was developed to organise the boundaries of the scope. The typology of methodology peddled is the quantitative stereotype. Secondary data for theoretical framework was collected from the professionals’ perspective - via journals, books and data bases. The scope of this study looks into the perspectives of twenty students and lecturers within the Department of Architecture - Cyprus International University that use Computer - Aided Design (CAD) for their day to day architectural drafting and presentations. The accounts of the interview of twenty (20) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) users in the Department are being used as the yardstick for the progressive summation. This was achieved by evaluation of respondents’ CAD works as well as intensive interviews with individuals in context. This study posits that the successful analysis of this vast purpose will fill the void which exists in the contemporary literature.
Furthermore, it postulates that more innovations should be encouraged to produce more enhanced architectural designs. The identified benefits and limitations of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) on users will be a kernel for the furtherance of similar academic research in the future.
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Readers Related Papers MentionsView ImpactThis research aims to develop attitudes on the protection and preservation of the natural and bui... more This research aims to develop attitudes on the protection and preservation of the natural and built environment in Louroujina. In this sense, the preservation and revitalization of culture in congruence with historical heritage are studied. Also, the sustenance of significant architectural inheritance which connotes the sense of place in Louroujina, the largest Turkish village in Cyprus until 1974 is primarily within the praxis of the scope. In need to goal for a sustainable approach, the project does not only seek to document historical and cultural heritage of the village but also to develop awareness and interest with the participation of local stakeholders so that a local development strategy specific to the area can be produced. Louroujina, as a Turkish Cypriot village, was the largest rural settlement of the country before the 1974 conflict. Yet, following the post-war years - the last 40 years, there has been a one to fifteen decrease in the population of the village mainly due to the ill effects of the war. Although most of the buildings were neglected and some of these were abandoned or destroyed over the years, there are still many adobe and stone buildings of historical and cultural importance. Together with the preservation of natural environment and the rehabilitation of the rich architectural heritage of the village, the local values of the area shall come to the fore whilst helping the village regain its significance by creating sustainable solutions to the existing problems. The strategy for the rehabilitation of the village should
consider the restoration, maintenance and protection of the natural and built environment. In this study, the central concern is to define basic principles of strategy for preservation and restoration. The main opinions and attitudes, which constitute the basis for the development of the preservation strategy for Louroujina are moderately consistent with the articles in Venice Charter.
consider the restoration, maintenance and protection of the natural and built environment. In this study, the central concern is to define basic principles of strategy for preservation and restoration. The main opinions and attitudes, which constitute the basis for the development of the preservation strategy for Louroujina are moderately consistent with the articles in Venice Charter.
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