Are we learning right from past?
Back to bit of a regional talk. Always tried to explore (and respect) the wisdom accumulated over years (in all fields and architecture, in particular) an thus thought of sharing a few thoughts on vernacular residential architecture in Kerala. One of the most talked-about and debated issue in the construction industry today is Vastu. Vastu ( Thachu-shastram , its regional application) and its principles along with the danger of its over-commercialization may be discussed later(deserves separate post(s)!). What one ignores in the noise is a highly evolved vernacular construction method in Kerala, perfected over years. The attempt is to find out the reasons and conditions which might have resulted in this evolution which might in turn help to adapt these principles in present day scenario. "ONCE WE START IDENTIFY AND ADAPT RELEVANT TECHNIQUES AND METHODS BASED ON LOGICAL THOUGHT PROCESS AND NOT UPON ITS NOSTALGIC VALUE OR IMPOSED VASTU NORMS, WE...