Study of Vernacular Architecture Mandi
Study of Vernacular Architecture Mandi
ARCHITECTURE
THE VERNACULAR BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF MANDI
CONTENT
01
INTRODUCTION
Defining vernacular
architecture and
vernacular as a
content
DETAILS OF
DISTRICT COURT
MANDI
Facade details , detail of
wooden work in court ,
02
arch detail, materials used
REMAINS OF
in court
VERNACULAR
03
ARCHITECTURE IN
MANDI
Windows and fascia
details , temple details
of mandi
04
CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
DEFINING VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
• Vernacular architecture can be defined as a type of local
or regional construction, using traditional materials and
resources from the area where the building is located.
Consequently, this architecture is closely related to its
context and is aware of the specific geographic features
and cultural aspects of its surroundings, being strongly
influenced by them. For this reason, they are unique to
different places in the world, becoming even a means of
reaffirming an identity.
VERNACULAR AS A CONCEPT
• Vernacular as a concept asserts that the sources of
construction detail, formal arrangements, and decorative
elements are local.
• It asserts that the social , cultural and economic meaning of
these features lies with in the value structure of local
communities and the individuals who have vested interests
in how and why the building look that way.
Research Methodology
• The aim of this study is to evaluate the architectural design features, construction materials and
building forms used in the traditional houses of Mandi. A comparative study of vernacular
architecture and modern architecture of Mandi district
DISTRICT COURT MANDI
District Mandi
Headquarters
Area 1,525 sq mi
Altitude 1044 meters
(3,425 feet)
Longitude and 76.9313675
Latitude and
31.7081655
Total Population 901000
FACADES OF COURT
• This building has entry from three sides. From left side a café is attached to it , Named as
treat café. This building is one of the historical building of Mandi town , which consist of a
library and other government
offices.
• The front façade of the building consist of beautiful wooden work as the structure is a
master piece
of Pahari Architecture.
• In façades of the building ,wooden railings are provided in which carving is done .
WOODEN CARVING
DETAIL OF ROOF
ARCH DETAIL OF COURT
• This arch is a structure constructed of
wedge shaped unit , jointed together with
mortar and spanning an opening to
support the wall with other super imposed
loads.
1. Wood
2. Slate
3. glass
4. stone
SLATE
STONE
OLD CHOWKI IN
MANDI
WINDOW DETAIL OF CHOWKI
REMAINS OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
• WINDOWS
1.During the study of remains of vernacular
buildings , it
has been found that the windows were well
designed
with carving details in it .
2. Wood was used as construction material in
3. The windows are of 1.00 x 1.6 m. Openings are
windows.
provided on the front side (east-facing)
DETAIL OF WINDOWS
DETAILED WINDOWS
FASCIA
DETAILS OF WINDOWS
• The comparative study of traditional and modern houses in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
has shown that the architecture and construction methods adopted in traditional
houses evolved over generations
• The study has also revealed that modern RCC construction has been widely adopted
because of the flexibility in space-design, easy availability, utilizing more carpet area,
durability, rigidity, finishing quality and availability of more day-light inside the houses.
• Modern residential buildings in Mandi are constructed in a linear pattern with
orientation towards south/southeast to allow the winter sun-light in the out-door
areas and living areas during winter months when sun’s position is low on the horizon,
which is a positive beneficial follow up of the traditional way of arranging habitable
rooms
• However, in recent years, construction practices have been changed because of the
availability of modern standardized building materials and methods that dominate the
market. people have accepted the gradual change in the design of architecture even in
remote, rural or semi-rural places. The modern construction practices, which can
create comfortable indoor living conditions, are often carried out without giving due
considerations to the local geo-climatic and cultural conditions which may have
implications on energy consumption to maintain comfortable living conditions inside
the houses.