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“The Evolution of Vernacular Design” explores how traditional architecture across Morocco, Costa Rica, and Scotland has responded to local climates using passive strategies and natural materials. The poster compares traditional building methods such as earthen kasbahs, rainforest stilt houses, and stone blackhouses with contemporary interpretations that maintain cultural identity while incorporating modern construction techniques.

It highlights:

Climate-specific adaptations: including passive ventilation, elevated structures, thick insulation, and thermal mass.

Material use: showcasing regional reliance on locally sourced wood, earth, stone, and bamboo.

Design evolution: demonstrating how contemporary architecture preserves vernacular principles while meeting modern needs.

The research advocates for environmentally responsible design by integrating time-tested vernacular strategies into modern architecture to reduce energy dependence and enhance sustainability.