Reinventing an Urban Vernacular: Developing Sustainable Housing Prototypes for Cities Based on Traditional Strategies

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Image Credits
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Addressing the Future of the Evolving American City
	The Development and Transformation of the American City
	Transformation of the Downtown into the Central Business District (CBD)
	The Suburbs Have Maxed Out
	Future Challenges
		Global Warming
		A Much Larger Population
		The Lack of Affordable Oil
		Scarcity of Modern Construction Materials
	Can Technology Save Our Lifestyles and Our Cities?
	New Directions
Chapter 2 Employing Vernacular Solutions to Future Urban Housing
	Defining Vernacular Building
	Why Resort to the Vernacular in a Modern World
	Reviving and Reapplying Vernacular Principle to Modern Cities
	Developing Regional Prototypes
	Prototype Building Requirements
Chapter 3 The Northeast: New England and Mid-Atlantic Coasts
	The Place
	Early Development Patterns
	Precedents
		The Wigwam
		The Cape Cod House
		Saltbox
		The Row House or Townhouse
		New York City Tenement
		Boston Three-Decker
	Common Themes Found in Traditional Buildings Along the Northeast Coast
		Shape and Placement
		Shelter, Construction, and Materials
		Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
	Natural Resources Available for Construction
		Wood
		Stone
		Brick
	The Current Approach to Design and Construction
		Urban Development Today
		Architectural Character
		Popular Design and Construction Methods
	Future Environmental Concerns
	Design Strategies and Building Components
		Climatic Imperatives
		Orientation
		Overall Suggested Configuration and Layout
		Building Circulation – Halls and Staircases
		Roof Type
		Windows and Window Treatments
		Materials and Construction
		Outdoor Spaces
		Landscape
		Renewable Power and Mechanical Equipment
	The Prospect for Future Urban Development in the Northeast
	Summary of Suggested Building Practices for the Northeast
Chapter 4 The Midwest: Eastern Prairies and Northern Woodlands
	The Place
	Early Development Patterns
	Precedents
		The Iroquoian Longhouse
		The I-House
		Chicago Bungalow
		The Polish Flat
		The American Foursquare or Prairie Box
		The Chicago Graystone (Two-Flat and Three-Flat)
		Courtyard Apartments
	Common Themes Found in Traditional Buildings Along the Midwest
		Shape and Placement
		Shelter, Construction, and Materials
		Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
	Natural Resources Available for Construction
		Stone
		Brick
		Wood
		Iron
	The Current Approach to Design and Construction
		Urban Development Today
		Architectural Character
		Popular Design and Construction Methods
	Future Environmental Concerns
	Design Strategies and Building Components
		Climatic Imperatives
		Orientation
		Overall Suggested Configuration and Layout
		Building Circulation – Halls and Staircases
		Unit Plan
		Roof Type
		Windows and Window Treatments
		Materials and Construction
		Outdoor Spaces
		Landscape
		Renewable Power and Mechanical Equipment
	The Prospect for Future Urban Development in the Midwest
	Summary of Suggested Building Practices for the Midwest
Chapter 5 The South: Coastal Plains and Interior Uplands
	The Place
	Early Development Patterns
	Precedents
		The Antebellum Plantation House
		The Dogtrot House
		The Shotgun House
		Creole Townhouse of New Orleans
		The Charleston Single House
	Common Themes Found in Traditional Buildings Along the South
		Shape and Placement
		Shelter
		Construction and Materials
		Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
		Other Considerations
	Natural Resources Available for Construction
		Wood
		Brick
		Stone
		Tabby Concrete
	The Current Approach to Design and Construction
		Urban Pattern
		Architectural Character
		Popular Design and Construction Methods
	Future Environmental Concerns
	Design Strategies and Building Components
		Climatic Imperatives
		Orientation
		Overall Suggested Configuration and Layout
		Building Circulation – Halls and Staircases
		Unit Plan
		Roof Type
		Windows and Window Treatments
		Materials and Construction
		Outdoor Spaces
		Landscape
		Renewable Power and Mechanical Equipment
	The Prospect for Future Urban Development in the South
	Summary of Suggested Building Practices for the South
Chapter 6 The Great Plains: Western Prairies
	The Place
	Early Development Patterns
	Precedents
		Tipis
		Earthlodges
		Sod House or Soddie
		German Building in the Texas Hill Country
		The American Farmhouse
	Common Themes Found in Traditional Buildings of the Great Plains
		Shape and Placement
		Shelter, Construction, and Materials
		Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
		Other Considerations
	Natural Resources Available for Construction
		Reeds and Grasses
		Earth
		Stone
		Wood
	The Current Approach to Design and Construction
		Urban Development Today
		Architectural Character
		Popular Design and Construction Methods
	Future Environmental Concerns
	Design Strategies and Building Components
		Climatic Imperatives
		Orientation
		Overall Suggested Configuration and Layout
		Building Circulation – Halls and Staircases
		Roof Type
		Windows and Window Treatments
		Materials and Construction
		Outdoor Spaces
		Landscape
		Renewable Power and Mechanical Equipment
		Building Arrangement on the City Block
	The Prospect for Future Urban Development on the Great Plains
	Summary of Suggested Building Practices for the Great Plains
Chapter 7 The West: Deserts and High Plains
	The Place
	Early Development Patterns
	Precedents
		The Hogan
		The Pueblo
		The Spanish Mission
		The Courtyard House
		The Monterey House
	Common Themes Found in Traditional Buildings of the West
		Shape and Placement
		Shelter, Construction, and Materials
		Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
	Natural Resources Available for Construction
		Stone
		Earth
		Adobe
		Rammed Earth
		Clay Tile
		Timber
		Hay Bale
		Concrete and Concrete Block
	The Current Approach to Design and Construction
		Urban Development Today
		Architectural Character
		Popular Design and Construction Methods
	Future Environmental Concerns
	Design Strategies and Building Components
		Climatic Imperatives
		Orientation
		Overall Suggested Configuration and Layout
		Building Circulation – Halls and Staircases
		Unit Plan
		Roof Type
		Windows and Window Treatments
		Materials and Construction
		Outdoor Spaces
		Landscape
		Renewable Power and Mechanical Equipment
	The Prospect for Future Urban Development in the West
	Summary of Suggested Building Practices for the West
Chapter 8 The Pacific Northwest: Marine Forest
	The Place
	Early Development Patterns
	Precedents
		Plank Houses
		Houseboats (Floating Homes)
		Victorian Townhouses
	Common Themes Found in Traditional Buildings of the Pacific Northwest
		Shape and Placement
		Shelter
		Construction and Materials
		Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
	Natural Resources Available for Construction
		Wood
		Stone
	The Current Approach to Design and Construction
		Urban Development Today
		Architectural Character
		Popular Design and Construction Methods
	Future Environmental Concerns
	Design Strategies and Building Components
		Climatic Imperatives
		Orientation
		Overall Suggested Configuration and Layout
		Building Circulation – Halls and Staircases
		Roof Type
		Windows and Window Treatments
		Materials and Construction
		Outdoor Spaces
		Landscape
		Renewable Power and Mechanical Equipment
	The Prospect for Future Urban Development in the Pacific Northwest
	Summary of Suggested Building Practices for the Pacific Northwest
Chapter 9 Building a Sustainable Future Based on Vernacular Principles
	Vernacular and Economics
	Vernacular and Nature
	Vernacular and Tradition
	Vernacular and Aesthetics
	Vernacular and Technology
	Vernacular and Natural Resources
	Vernacular and the Urban Context
	The Vernacular and a Better Style of Life
	Goals for Repopulating Cities
Appendix
Index