Elements of Vernacular Architecture

For different Hot-Dry Regions around the world

Main Objective:
the common basic function ;s to protect the structure from weather conditions

Region around the Mediterrean sea, like in

Mediterrean House Greece, South Italy, Spain & South France

'Walls made in raw earth bricks, cooked

bricks, stone or tuff. 50 cm - 100 cm thick
walls accordingly to the construction materials.
'Roof characterized by light wood structure,
more of-ten in bricks and lime.
*Closed volumes, few and little windows.
*There isn't roof protection, but often there are
stairs outside to reach the flat terraced roof.