Vernacular Houses Analysis

INTRODUCTION:
India’s large population lives in its villages. Villages are known for their local/regional rich tradition and culture, which is also reflected in their rural settlement patterns. Understanding the traditional architecture with respect to climate responsive built-environment, construction techniques, air movement, humidity, thermal comforts and day lighting provide vital lessons for prevailing architectural practice in the region. Vernacular houses were analysed in many ways to identify performance of traditional houses constructed to withstand extreme weather conditions. The materials used for the construction also help to improve the energy performances of the dwellings/buildings,(Zhai and Previtali 2010). Vernacular housing
Vernacular houses strongly reflect the culture and traditions of the local region and responds to the local climate (Dili, Naseer, and Varghese 2010,Majid, Shuichi, and Takagi 2012, Jayasudha et al. 2014, Bodach, Lang, and Hamhaber 2014),(Shanthi Priya et al. 2012) ))). Furthermore, few suggested modifications to the existing houses can achieve better performances (Xuan 2013) . Few researchers analysed that vernacular dwelling follows all the principles of bio climatic strategies (Bodach, Lang, and Hamhaber 2014),(Shanthi Priya et al. 2012). Energy performance of historic rural houses were analysed in three countries, namely Estonia, Finland and Sweden. The study explored the potentials of improving the building service or infrastructural systems(Alev et al. 2014). A Similar study was also being conducted by using Ecotect Software v.5.2 and potential improvements were proposed (Michael and Malaktou.2015). Solar passive techniques in vernacular houses (n=150) of north east part of India have been studied including temperature, humidity, illumination level and building design parameters. The study provided range of comfort temperature for different seasons. The study also identifies low performance during