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Appraisal of Vernacular Stone Housing Typology of Tigrai, Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
1-9
Received:
15 December 2018
Accepted:
14 January 2019
Published:
31 January 2019
Abstract: Tigrai vernacular housing mainly characterized by a stone architecture called hidmo, which is an astonishing feature of the country and the region. The hidmo house does not only mean a flat roofed vernacular house, but it is becoming an architectural style since thousands years ago at the beginning of Aksumite civilization. The objective of this paper is to appraise the vernacular housing typology and their spatial relationship in Tigrai, Ethiopia. Using field visit, observation, non-structured interview, cross-checking different data sources are used for qualitative data collection and the collected data are synthesized and categorized. According to the research study the Tigrai vernacular housing has mainly three housing typology namely, the Tigrai farmer house commonly called hidmo house, Tigrai chief house that is housed for the rich, clerks and leaders and the third is Agudo dwelling unit a house for common people. In the Tigrai farmer house we could have variations and labeling such as Merebae and Sekela house. All the housing typology have rectilinear shape, form and use the same building material that is a stone wall, mud and timber roof, but Agudo dwelling unit and Tigrai chief house have circular plan and conical thatched roof. The very nature of the Tigrai housing typology has the potential to respond the sustainability of the climate and the availability of abundant materials, mainly stone and the ‘Monkey head construction’ system.
Abstract: Tigrai vernacular housing mainly characterized by a stone architecture called hidmo, which is an astonishing feature of the country and the region. The hidmo house does not only mean a flat roofed vernacular house, but it is becoming an architectural style since thousands years ago at the beginning of Aksumite civilization. The objective of this pa...
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Quality in Healthcare: An Innovative Adaptable System for In-patient Rooms
Michele Di Sivo,
Claudia Balducci
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
10-17
Received:
3 December 2018
Accepted:
28 December 2018
Published:
26 March 2019
Abstract: This article aims to study methodologically hospital buildings and, in particular, the design of inpatient rooms, identified as the place of maximum convergence between the renewed framework of the hospital and its users. The definition of design guidelines to improve and qualify the in-patient rooms, enhancing their performance, takes into account the fact that the established requirements of medical protocols must be accompanied by those new requirements related to the massive evolution in health organizations. Changes in medicine, culture and society have necessarily led to a new formulation of the hospital model and, over the last few decades, the massive introduction of technology within the hospital has conditioned the morphological-space configuration and the presence of new relationships and spatial functions in the hospitals. The research of this article attempts, therefore, to explore the use of technology to improve the quality of patient rooms' design, formulating a model that can adapt to economic, social, health and technological changes, and, at the same time, can ensure that the system, services and activities meet the evolving needs of the population.
Abstract: This article aims to study methodologically hospital buildings and, in particular, the design of inpatient rooms, identified as the place of maximum convergence between the renewed framework of the hospital and its users. The definition of design guidelines to improve and qualify the in-patient rooms, enhancing their performance, takes into account...
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Assessment of Structural and Conservation Practices on Vernacular Houses of Axum, Ethiopia
Gebremeskel Teweldemedhn Desta
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
18-28
Received:
14 February 2019
Accepted:
19 March 2019
Published:
11 May 2019
Abstract: Historical buildings are one of the physical testimonies of early settlements and civilizations. The creativity of space, form and order of their houses, the techniques and technologies they have used, the methodologies of construction and building material selection is a mirror of the society’s knowledge and wisdom. But, those traditional houses that are heritages of Aksum are not documented yet. In order to document those traditional historical houses, identifying whether it is on its original fabric or transformed is a critical lesson. Therefore the main aim of this study is to investigate the physical condition of the selected vernacular houses and to assess their conservation practices. Using field visit, observations, structured and non-structured questionnaires and interviews, cross checking different data sources are used for qualitative data collections and the data has analyzed. From the selected case studies, most of them their physical structure is not at a good condition because of ownership issues and improper conservation practices due to need of modernization and urbanization like cement plastering, chemical paint, electricity installation and others that affect its original fabric. Responsible parties like governmental offices, universities, professional experts and stakeholders should document the vernacular houses and the conservation practices at different time and they should prepare conservation management plan or guidelines for the specific site to manage the conservation activities and practices. The responsible parties should work with the community in awareness creation to preserve those vernacular houses.
Abstract: Historical buildings are one of the physical testimonies of early settlements and civilizations. The creativity of space, form and order of their houses, the techniques and technologies they have used, the methodologies of construction and building material selection is a mirror of the society’s knowledge and wisdom. But, those traditional houses t...
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The Behavior of Stage House Inhabitant Towards the Provision of Safe Drainage to the Environment in Soppeng District
Rahmansah Rahmansah,
Mithen Lullulangi
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
29-36
Received:
19 March 2019
Accepted:
16 May 2019
Published:
13 June 2019
Abstract: The aim of this research was to study the behavior of stage house inhabitants towards the provision of safe drainage to the environment in Soppeng District and also to understand the influence of some environmental factors on them, both individually and collectively. For the purpose, Marioriwawo, Lilirilau, and Marioriawa Sub-districts were selected by random respondents while 50 family heads (FH) were selected in each sub-district using purposive respondents method. Therefore, 150 family heads constituted the respondents size. Behavior towards the provision of safe drainage to the environment was the dependent variable while the independent include environmental knowledge, conservation, as well as attitudes and motivation to maintain the environment. Descriptive and inferential statistical were used in analyzing the results through simple and multiple regressions. The results of the study showed that the behavior of the stage house inhabitants towards the provision of safe drainage to the environment in Soppeng District is moderate and needs improvement. It also found that the environmental factors stated above are moderate and, individually and collectively influences the behavior of the inhabitants.
Abstract: The aim of this research was to study the behavior of stage house inhabitants towards the provision of safe drainage to the environment in Soppeng District and also to understand the influence of some environmental factors on them, both individually and collectively. For the purpose, Marioriwawo, Lilirilau, and Marioriawa Sub-districts were selecte...
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