Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 8(6), pp. 1194 - 1201
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2020.080604
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Aspects of Sustainability in the Design Elements of Traditional Jordanian Houses

Yaman Sokienah ^*
Faculty of Fine Arts, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

ABSTRACT

Architecture reflects the lifestyle and the culture of the society. It shows how people are living in a particular community. One perceives the traditional architecture of any region where one can see the simplicity of this architecture and the smart usage of the surrounding environment materials. This study aims to explore traditional architecture in Jordan by studying building sites, space planning of the interior space, and building materials to understand the sustainability factors implemented in the traditional architecture in Jordan. Three traditional houses in the city of Irbid-Jordan were observed and analyzed through the building site, space planning of the interior space, and building materials used. The analysis has shown that many sustainable factors and methods were implemented in the traditional houses in Irbid city. Considering the age of those buildings, the builder did not have an in-depth knowledge of sustainability concepts, and they were working based on their experience and climate knowledge. This study's results can help create an index of sustainability for traditional architectural heritage, which will enhance the process of creating sustainable buildings without losing the place identity and staying in the same cultural context.

KEYWORDS
Traditional Architecture, Sustainability, Interior Design, Design Heritage, Design Identity

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Yaman Sokienah , "Aspects of Sustainability in the Design Elements of Traditional Jordanian Houses," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 8, No. 6, pp. 1194 - 1201, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2020.080604.

(b). APA Format:
Yaman Sokienah (2020). Aspects of Sustainability in the Design Elements of Traditional Jordanian Houses. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 8(6), 1194 - 1201. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2020.080604.