Posts Tagged ‘Construction’
Revalidating vernacular techniques for a sustainable built environment by way of selected examples in the Eastern Cape
Steenkamp, C (2012), Revalidating vernacular techniques for a sustainable built environment by way of selected examples in the Eastern Cape, Masters in Architecture thesis, University of the Free State. Abstract Hassan Fathy, an Egyptian architect, held that architects are in a unique position to revive people’s faith in their own culture, and if, as…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Applying Vernacular Indigenous Building Techniques in Human Settlements
Steenkamp, C & Whitfield, KP (2012), The Benefits of Applying Vernacular Indigenous Building Techniques in Human Settlements: The Case of uMasizakhe Township, Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape,. Human Settlements Review, Vol. 2. No 2 Abstract The South African government has embarked on providing housing for the country‟s poor and underprivileged populace through the Reconstruction and Development…
Read MoreEarth construction methods for a community hall in Carnarvon Masters student,
Olivier, S (2010), Earth construction methods for a community hall in Carnarvon Masters student, Department of Architecture, University of the Free State. Powerpoint presentation. Click here to download
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