Investigation of Amasya Traditional Houses with Basic Design Principles in the Context of Sustainability
Description
The 18th century, marked by the Industrial Revolution, disrupted the balance between humans and nature, giving rise to environmental challenges. Unplanned urbanization, rapid technological progress, and intensive fossil fuel use emphasized the need for harmonious coexistence with nature. In the 20th century, sustainable architecture emerged to address issues like environmental pollution and excessive energy consumption. This approach incorporates design principles considering land and climate data, utilizing renewable energy sources. The alignment of design with the natural environment dates back much earlier. Traditional houses, with centuries of construction and settlement experience, endure by providing environmentally harmonious solutions, reflecting unique lifestyles, cultures, traditions, and customs. Traditional architecture, a prominent manifestation of ecological principles, offers sustainable solutions to contemporary environmental challenges. The study aims to explore the relationship between sustainable- traditional architecture, focusing on symmetry, rhythm, balance, and contrast. Basic design principles play a facilitating and guiding role in the regulatory process. Five traditional houses from the Sofular District in Amasya, showcasing traditional architectural characteristics and preserving the unique texture, serve as examples. The evaluation of Sofular District Traditional Houses' sustainability aims to highlight similarities and differences in traditional architectural formations within the sample group, based on established design inputs and analysis criteria.