
Traditional construction materials consist of substances sourced directly from nature in pre-industrial periods, requiring minimal processing and applied through local craftsmanship. Stone, wood, adobe, bat, brick, plaster, and plant-based additives belong to this category. Material selection is not based solely on economic or practical considerations; it is shaped by a synthesis of environmental and sociocultural factors such as climate, geography, vegetation, and cultural heritage. The presenc
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TrTraditional structure refers to the construction of a building’s load-bearing system using local building techniques and materials within its historical, geographical, and cultural context. This approach to construction aims not only to ensure structural safety but also to reflect the unique responses of local communities to environmental conditions, natural resources, and social life in spatial form.Traditional structures have evolved and matured over time as the product of craftsmanship knowle
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