Protection of vernacular architecture
Introduction
Vernacular architecture is that which is constituted as having the most authentic regional tradition.
This architecture was born among the indigenous peoples of each region, as a response to their habitat needs. What makes these buildings different from other buildings is that the solutions adopted are an example of adaptation to the environment, they are made by the user himself, supported by the community and the knowledge of ancestrally inherited construction systems.
Etymology
The term vernacular is derived from the Latin vernaculus, meaning "domestic, native, indigenous", from "verna", meaning "native slave" or "homeborn slave".
The term vernacular, in its most general approach, refers to what is typical of a certain culture; its most frequent use is related to the name of the native language of individuals; However, currently the term vernacular extends its meaning to everything that converges at the base of identity, everyday life and fundamental traits rooted in the history of each culture.
Taking into account that the industrial revolution is a fundamental part of a period in history, we can call this type of architecture of large robust, heavy and solid chimneys vernacular according to Francoise Choay.
Characterized by neologism (according to Kevin Lynch in his book on the image of the city).
Architects and vernacular architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright describes vernacular architecture as "folk building growing in response to real needs, adjusted to the environment by people who knew better than anyone what fits and with a patriotic feeling" suggesting that it is a primitive form of design.
Many modern architects have studied vernacular buildings and claim to have been inspired by them, including aspects of vernacular architecture in their designs. In 1946, the Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy was appointed to design the city of New Gourna near Luxor. Having studied traditional Nubian settlements and technologies, he incorporated the traditional mud brick vaults of Nubian settlements into his designs. The experiment failed, due to a variety of social and economic reasons; This is the first attempt by an architect to address the social and environmental needs of building users by adopting the methods and forms of vernacular architecture.