Interaction of Climate and Meaning in the Vernacular Architecture of Laft Port: A Strategy for Sustainable Design
Keywords:
Indigenous architecture, climate, meaning, sustainable housing, Bandar Laft, climate-oriented designAbstract
This study investigates the mutual influence of climatic factors and semantic concepts in the formation of residential architecture in Laft Port and proposes a framework for sustainable architectural design. The primary objective is to analyze the role of these factors in the form, function, and identity of the region’s architecture. A mixed-methods research design was employed, utilizing structured questionnaires to collect both qualitative and quantitative data from residents and experts. Five principal indicators—physical, functional, cultural, perceptual, and symbolic—were selected to evaluate the vernacular architecture of Laft. Data were analyzed using the SWOT technique. The SWOT analysis revealed that the physical and perceptual indicators received the highest scores, emphasizing the harmony between the natural and built environments, while the symbolic and cultural indicators played a key role in preserving historical identity. The findings of this study indicate that sustainable design in Laft’s residential architecture must preserve the interaction between climate and meaning. The SWOT analysis provides strategies for enhancing the alignment of these two elements and can contribute to the advancement of vernacular architectural knowledge and its adaptation to contemporary needs.
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