Biosourced materials and vernacular architecture: A bibliometric analysis of properties and recent developments
GHARBI Islam, BENAICHA Mouhcine, MOULOUDI Hicham
Abstract. Vernacular architecture, which employs traditional materials and techniques tailored to local contexts, is vital for managing natural risks and enhancing building resilience. This study explores the use of bio-sourced materials as a sustainable solution in vernacular architecture. By valorizing plant waste, these materials offer alternatives to conventional resources and reduce the environmental footprint of the construction sector. A bibliometric analysis provides insights into the evolution of research in vernacular architecture, highlighting key trends, influential contributors, and collaborations within the field. This work aims to define the etymological and epistemological significance of vernacular architecture, investigate its recognition, and identify its lessons. Additionally, the study includes a survey of vernacular seismic resistance techniques and an inventory of available bio-sourced materials in Morocco that can bolster the seismic resilience of vernacular constructions.
Keywords
Bio-sourced Materials, Vernacular Architecture, Bibliometric Analysis, Seismic Resistance, Building Resilience, Etymology
Published online 1/10/2025, 11 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: GHARBI Islam, BENAICHA Mouhcine, MOULOUDI Hicham, Biosourced materials and vernacular architecture: A bibliometric analysis of properties and recent developments, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 47, pp 268-278, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903391-31
The article was published as article 31 of the book Vernacular Architecture
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