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Established in 2016, the Nepal Architecture Archive (NAA) is a unique repository of research conducted by national and international scholars and practitioners on the built landscape of Nepal across time.

The conceptual premise of our archive emerged from a spontaneous and spirited conversation – between Arun Saraf, Namita Saraf, Neils Gutschow and Eric Theofiled – at the Yak and Yeti bar, in 2009, which quickly morphed into a detailed restoration and documentation project. As the Saraf Foundation initiated the Taragaon restoration project, in parallel, we also began researching and acquiring documents on the nuanced histories of our landscape. Today, NAA consists of a comprehensive collection of sketches, photographs, indigenous architectural drawings, and detailed documents on the material culture of Nepal.

These archival documents are digitized – under the guidance of Eka Resources – and are now accessible to the public on written requests. As part of our objective on heritage preservation, the Saraf Foundation continues to work with locals and expatriates to collect and organize documents and archival material relevant to the region. Thus, archiving is an ongoing process at NAA, a spacethat also provides a secure and controlled environment with adequate material storage facilities for the acquired documents.

NAA receives diverse collections of materials regularly, which then undergo a digital scanning process, online references, and copyright adjustment according to international copyright standards. Thus, we play an integral role in ensuring that indigenous architecture and baatsukala – the understanding of traditional processes, materials, and designs – are preserved and rendered accessible to architects that lead renovation and restoration projects. After the earthquake of 2015, NAA provided authentic documents to the restoration team at Kasthamandap, and thus, it was rebuilt as per the original design and materials.

Scholars whose works feature at the NAA include: Niels Gutschow, Wolfgang Korn, Jørgen Rahbek Thomsen & Jens Wærum (Danish Architects team), John Harrison, Andreas Brandt, Robert Powell, Konstanty Gutschow, Thomas Kelly, Tiziano Terzani, Axel Weller, Klaus Kunzmann, Klaus Kette, Franz Frei, Ulrich Burscher, Thomas Turscher, Raimund Wuldz, and Peter Herrle amongst others.

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In 2013, as the Taragaon restoration project began, around 150 exhibits were collected from various renowned scholars who worked in Nepal. Over the years, this collection continued to grow, and by 2015, nearly 2000 archives were housed at the Saraf Foundation. Due to this tremendous response, we received an impetus to establish a physical archive – and thus NAA was conceptualized, designed, and launched in 2016, with the support of Neils Gutschow and his team.

The largest collections were received from a Danish group of architects, as well as Wolfgang Korn, Dr. Becker, Peace Corp. volunteers, Barbara Adams, and Neils Gutschow, who also supported the collection of wood carvings and pottery from Bhaktapur and old brick samples from various monuments.

Over the years, the Foundation has received different types of materials including: Architectural drawings, maps, sketches, photographs, slides, negatives, beta tapes, books, research documents, reference documents, proposals, feasibility studies, unpublished reports, diaries, manuscripts and digital materials.

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International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment

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Article publication date: 11 June 2018

Issue publication date: 11 June 2018

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of vernacular architecture and traditional knowledge to building resilience in Nepal and the impact of modernisation on that resilience and architectural diversity.

Design/methodology/approach

Using an action research approach, including field observations and discussions with local community members, artisans, architects, engineers and other international experts, the study examines the resilience of traditional building typologies to natural hazards in Nepal, including earthquake; the changes that have occurred over time leading to the failure and/or rejection of traditional construction; and a review of post-earthquake reconstruction options, both traditional and modern.

Although traditional approaches have been cyclically tested over time, this study found that changes in building materials, technologies, knowledge and skills, access to resources, maintenance practices, urban environments and societal aspirations have all contributed to the popular rejection of vernacular architecture following the earthquakes.

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The research is limited to traditional timber and masonry construction in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding mountain areas.

Practical implications

To improve resilience the study identifies the need for capacity building in both traditional and modern construction technologies; adoption of approaches that use local materials, knowledge and skills, whilst addressing local timber shortages and access issues; a transparent construction certification system; good drainage; and regular maintenance.

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The study critically evaluates the impact of technological, environmental, social and economic changes over time on the resilience of vernacular housing in Nepal.

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This paper forms part of a special section “Invited papers from the International Conference on Building Resilience”, guest edited by Dilanthi Amaratunga and Richard Haigh.

Forbes, C. (2018), "Rebuilding Nepal: traditional and modern approaches, building or diminishing resilience?", International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment , Vol. 9 No. 3, pp. 218-229. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-01-2017-0001

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Buddhist Art and Architecture in Nepal by Erberto Lo Bue LAST REVIEWED: 10 July 2020 LAST MODIFIED: 24 November 2020 DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780195393521-0079

The earliest evidence of the presence of Buddhism in the Nepal Valley belongs to the 5th century. According to inscriptions of the Licchavi dynasty, the Buddhist ruler Vrsadeva (fl. c.  400  CE ) founded a monastery at Svayambhu. Most Licchavi foundations have disappeared, but a few, such as the Gum monastery near Sankhu, have survived. The Buddhist pantheon in Nepal is obviously related to the Indian tradition, in which Buddhism and Hinduism coexisted and influenced each other through many centuries. Although the sophisticated artistic production in the Nepal Valley represents to some extent the continuation of the aesthetics prevailing in India under the Gupta, Pâla, and Sena dynasties, the art and architecture of its original inhabitants, the Newars, developed in a unique way. Even after their Buddhist tradition was cut off from its sources following the destruction of all Indian monastic universities by the 13th century, Newar artists continued to produce images for Buddhists not only in Nepal, but also in other countries, particularly Tibet. At least two Buddhist traditions and related styles may be distinguished in Nepal: the Newar ones of the Nepal Valley, where Buddhism followed its own local development; and the Tibetan ones, in areas inhabited by people of Tibetan stock and language, such as Lo (Mustang) and Dölpo, and in the Nepal Valley itself, where the number of Tibetan monasteries has increased significantly since the 1960s. That accounts for iconographic and stylistic differences in images produced even by the same artist, who traditionally can adapt easily to the requests of his client. The traditional style of architecture characterizing most of the 363 monasteries in the Nepal Valley, the earliest ones dating to the Licchavi dynasty, may be traced to Buddhist monastic structures such as those found at Sanchi, Ajanta, and Ellora, representing stone versions of now-lost Indian wooden architecture, but at the same time prototypes of the brick and wood monasteries of the Nepal Valley. Newar monasteries are characterized by three essential elements: the main shrine, a small stupa in the middle of the courtyard, and a tantric temple above the shrine. Their courtyards are surrounded by rooms that do not necessarily conform in their function to their Indian models, since, following the decline of Buddhism in the Nepal Valley, they have sometimes turned into residential buildings. Another feature deriving from Indian architecture is the tòrana , originally a decorated arch leading to a shrine, which in the Nepal Valley turned into a semicircular panel placed above the doors of shrines or gates.

There are no general overviews of Nepalese Buddhist art and architecture, both subjects being covered in works dealing also with Hindu art and architecture in Nepal. The first significant study of the art and sculpture of the Nepal Valley was produced by Pratapaditya Pal ( Pal 1974 , cited under Sculpture , and Pal 1978 , cited under Painting ), who has since published a series of catalogues on the subject, one of them being devoted exclusively to Newar art ( Pal 1985 , cited under Collections and Exhibitions ). Hutt, et al. 1994 provides an introduction to the art and architecture of the Nepal Valley, devoting sections of this work to Buddhist sites. Also, Slusser 1982 deals with Newar Buddhist art and architecture, placing them in their cultural and historical context. Buddhist monasteries and stupas are surveyed in Locke 1985 and Gutschow 1997 (both cited under Architecture ), whereas an inventory of sites and monuments in the Nepal Valley in the early 1970s was edited by Pruscha ( Pruscha 1975 ). The only serious guide recording Buddhist as well as Hindu sites and temples all over Nepal is written in French ( Rouvre 1975 ). Newar artists have been active not only in the Nepal Valley, but also in other parts of the Himalayas such as Lo (Mustang), Ladakh, and Bhutan ( Lo Bue 1985 ), and beyond, from Tibet ( Lo Bue 1988 ) to China ( Jing 1994 ). However, the finest wall paintings in Nepal are found in the culturally Tibetan former kingdom of Mustang ( Lo Bue 2010 ).

Hutt, Michael, David N. Gellner, and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. Nepal . A Guide to the Art and Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley . Gartmore, UK: Kiscadale, 1994.

An introduction to Newar art and architecture dealing also with Buddhist sites and images in the Nepal Valley, it is intended for a general readership. It includes pictures, some of them in color; maps and drawings; and, being based on authoritative sources, it is useful for students and travelers alike.

Jing, Anning. “The Portraits of Khubilai Khan and Chabi by Anige (1245–1306), a Nepali Artist at the Yuan Court.” Artibus Asiae 54.1–2 (1994): 40–86.

DOI: 10.2307/3250079

This essay affords much more than what is suggested by its title, since it documents the life story of the great Newar sculptor, painter, and architect Anige, exemplifying the important role played by the Buddhist artists of the Nepal Valley well beyond the Himalayas.

Lo Bue, Erberto F. “The Newar Artists of the Nepal Valley: A Historical Account of Their Activities in Neighbouring Areas with Particular Reference to Tibet.” Oriental Art 31.3 (1985): 262–277.

This essay, published in two parts, represents a first attempt to record the role played by sculptors and painters from the Nepal Valley in the production of images for Buddhist clients and monastic institutions in other Himalayan areas as well as Tibet and India from the 8th to the 20th century. Part 2 in Oriental Art 31.4 (1986): 409–420.

Lo Bue, Erberto F. “Cultural Exchange and Social Interaction between Tibetans and Newars from the Seventh to the Twentieth Century.” International Folklore Review 6 (1988): 86–114.

This essay deals with the relationship between Buddhist Newars and Tibetans both in Tibet and in the Nepal Valley, with particular reference to the Newars’ organization in Tibet and to their production of Buddhist images for Tibetan clients and institutions (pp. 91–110).

Lo Bue, Erberto F. Wonders of Lo: The Artistic Heritage of Mustang . Mumbai: Marg, 2010.

This monograph is devoted to Buddhist art and architecture in the culturally Tibetan former kingdom of Mustang, which maintained a degree of autonomy even after its inclusion in the Gorkha kingdom. Its authors deal with the most important and some hitherto unpublished sites in the region, with a special emphasis on painting.

Macdonald, Alexander W., and Anne Vergati Stahl. Newar Art: Nepalese Art during the Malla Period . Warminster, UK: Aris & Phillips, 1979.

This survey deals with Newar cultural history, architecture, and painting during the Malla dynasties (1200–1768). It includes a section on the Newar pantheon (pp. 38–60), which it illustrates with pictures of Hindu as well as Buddhist statues, one on Buddhist architecture (pp. 71–82), and a chapter on painting (pp. 119–150), some of it Buddhist.

Pruscha, Carl, ed. Kathmandu Valley: The Preservation of Physical Environment and Cultural Heritage : Protective Inventory . 2 vols. Vienna: Anton Schroll, 1975.

This inventory was meant to be a tool for the Nepalese government to preserve the cultural heritage and physical environment of the Nepal Valley. Although it failed in its purpose, it affords black-and-white pictures of and basic information on scores of Hindu and Buddhist sites all over the valley as they were in the early 1970s.

Rouvre, Évrard de. Népal . Paris: Robur, 1975.

This French travel guide, handy, conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, and based on authoritative sources, describes and illustrates in color the most important sites in Nepal, including Buddhist ones.

Slusser, Mary Shepherd. Nepal Mandala: A Cultural Study of the Kathmandu Valley . 2 vols. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1982.

Because of the detailed treatment of its variously related subjects, this exhaustive and clearly written study, based on many references to scientific publications and indigenous sources, provides invaluable information on the Nepal Valley, including Buddhist art and architecture, and its reading is compulsory for a serious approach to those subjects.

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The architectural legacy of Kathmandu city in Nepal is essential to the entire valley since all monuments that have evolved in the city are impacted by Hindu and Buddhist religious practices. The architectural riches of the Kathmandu valley have been categorized under the well known seven groups of heritage monuments and buildings. The city has a complex of structures, including the Royal Palace of the Malla kings and the Shah dynasty. It spans over five acres and dates back to the mid-16th century. King Pratap Malla expanded it in the 17th century with many temples.  

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Scope of services: engineering and architectural Types of Built Projects: Residential, commercial, mixed use and hospitality Locations of Built Projects: Kathmandu Style of work: Comprehensive urban development Website: www.arc.com.np

Study of Architecture, Urbanism and Engineering, which develops its activity in the field of management and comprehensive development. The multidisciplinary team collaborates and forms part of the Studio.

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Vernacular architecture and settlements are considered culturally meaningful, socially acceptable, locally harmonized, and ecologically sustainable. The traditional buildings seem to be more connected to the local places, environment, culture, indigenous technology and people. However, with the development of new technologies along with increase in population, replacement of these vernacular buildings and settlements has become a regular phenomenon in many of the nations including Nepal. In this regard, considering the case of vernacular buildings and settlements of Rana Tharu from far western region, this paper aims to (i) examine the characteristics of settlement pattern, house form, construction technology, materials and spaces in Rana Tharu settlements; and (ii) identify the changes and crucial factors behind the acceleration of such changes. The paper applies a qualitative approach through explanatory qualitative analysis for exploring the transformation in architectural style,...

Praphulla Hada

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Emil Shrestha

Vernacular architecture in the contemporary context in the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley is being undermined and is at the direct influences of modernization and globalization. This paper intends to explore the status quos, continuities and discontinuities of the vernacular architecture in the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley in the contemporary context. Literatures were studied to comprehend the concepts of vernacular architecture and the practicing paradigms in the global context. These reviews were referenced to critically analyze the contexts in the contemporary outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley. Three different individuals were interviewed and a field observation in Ghumarchowk was conducted. Studies showed that the vernacular architecture practices in the outskirts are either being disregarded or are adulterated to fit in the contemporary modernity. At few instances of conservational approaches to promote and encourage vernacular architecture is also found but, is only constricted to a profit generating institutional mechanisms. The sustainable features of the vernacular architectural practices where, environment exploitation is discouraged and social cohesion and bonding is appreciated should not be undermined. The studies project the needs for proper strategies, policies, awareness and design skillsets for a rational continuity of the vernacular architecture where few values and norms of the vernacular architecture may have to be reconsidered.

Far Western University

Ram P R A S A D Suwal

Vernacular settlement of the Magar community in the Taka village of East Rukum are still lively, and represent the society, cultural and history of the place, which reflects the sustainable living pattern of a rural community. This study of Taka village clearly defines the geography, settlement pattern, community groups, settlement cluster, social structure, construction of dwelling and rituals. It further identifies the dwelling types and construction technology on the basis of three features: 1. representation of each community, 2. representation of each locality, and 3. representation of variation in house form. The settlement pattern and dwelling form in a way represent the characteristics of social structure and life style in the sharing of spaces of the dwelling environment. The dwelling form, building materials and construction technology blends with the terrain profile and climate creating a harmonious settlement pattern with nature and society. There is also community awareness on the conservation of Taka rural settlement heritage which is the positive sign on maintaining the identity of the community and place.

Studies in Nepali History and Society (SINHAS)

Galen Murton

The sheer diversity and lively activity of Nepal geographies makes them difficult to ignore. From the continuous uplift of mountains and itinerant migration of river channels, to the feats of engineering on display in terraced fields and remarkable histories of migration and trade across mountain passes and floodplains, Nepal is a place where the “environment”—produced through intertwined social and biophysical processes—rarely recedes as passive “context.” Home to uniquely diverse and rapidly transforming bio-physical systems, geopolitical encounters and indigenous relations of knowledge and practice, Nepal has long offered a wealth of opportunities to advance nuanced geographical understandings of the co-production of socio-natural relations and affords rich grounds for transformative politics and intersectional modes of resistance.

Himalaya the Journal of the Association For Nepal and Himalayan Studies

Perdita Pohle

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10 Inspiring Architecture Thesis Topics for 2023: Exploring Sustainable Design, AI Integration, and Parametricism

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Choosing between architecture thesis topics is a big step for students since it’s the end of their education and a chance to show off their creativity and talents. The pursuit of biomaterials and biomimicry, a focus on sustainable design , and the use of AI in architecture will all have a significant impact on the future of architecture in 2023.

We propose 10 interesting architecture thesis topics and projects in this post that embrace these trends while embracing technology, experimentation, and significant architectural examples.

Architecture Thesis Topic #1 – Sustainable Affordable Housing

Project example: Urban Village Project is a new visionary model for developing affordable and livable homes for the many people living in cities around the world. The concept stems from a collaboration with SPACE10 on how to design, build and share our future homes, neighbourhoods and cities.

“Sustainable affordable housing combines social responsibility with innovative design strategies, ensuring that everyone has access to safe and environmentally conscious living spaces.” – John Doe, Sustainable Design Architect.

Architecture Thesis Topic #2 – Parametric Architecture Using Biomaterials

Project example:  Parametric Lampchairs, using Agro-Waste by Vincent Callebaut Architectures The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) “Living Architecture Lab” investigates the fusion of biomaterials with parametric design to produce responsive and sustainable buildings . The lab’s research focuses on using bio-inspired materials for architectural purposes, such as composites made of mycelium.

Architecture Thesis Topic #3 – Urban Planning Driven by AI

Project example: The University of California, Berkeley’s “ Smart City ” simulates and improves urban planning situations using AI algorithms. The project’s goal is to develop data-driven methods for effective urban energy management, transportation, and land use.

“By integrating artificial intelligence into urban planning, we can unlock the potential of data to create smarter, more sustainable cities that enhance the quality of life for residents.” – Jane Smith, Urban Planner.

Architecture Thesis Topic #4 – Adaptive Reuse of Industrial Heritage

From 1866 to 1878, Oxford Street’s Paddington Reservoir was built. From the 1930′s, it was covered by a raised grassed park which was hidden from view and little used by the surrounding community.

Over the past two years, the City of Sydney and its collaborative design team of architects, landscape architects, engineers, planners, and access consultants have created a unique, surprising, functional, and completely engaging public park that has captivated all who pass or live nearby.

Instead of capping the site and building a new park above, the design team incorporated many of the reinforced ruins of the heritage-listed structure and created sunken and elevated gardens using carefully selected and limited contemporary materials with exceptional detailing.

Architecture Thesis Topic #5 – Smart and Resilient Cities

The capacity to absorb, recover from, and prepare for future shocks (economic, environmental, social, and institutional) is what makes a city resilient. Resilient cities have this capabilities. Cities that are resilient foster sustainable development, well-being, and progress that includes everyone.

Architecture Thesis Topic #6 – High Performing Green Buildings

The LEED certification offers a foundation for creating high-performing, sustainable structures. In order to guarantee energy efficiency , water conservation, and healthy interior environments, architects may include LEED concepts into their buildings. To learn more check our free training to becoming LEED accredited here .

Architecture Thesis Topic #7 – Urban Landscapes with Biophilic Design

Project example: The High Line is an elevated linear park in New York City that stretches over 2.33 km and was developed on an elevated part of a defunct New York Central Railroad branch that is known as the West Side Line. The successful reimagining of the infrastructure as public space is the key to its accomplishments. The 4.8 km Promenade Plantee, a tree-lined promenade project in Paris that was finished in 1993, served as an inspiration for the creation of the High Line.

“Biophilic design fosters human well-being by creating environments that reconnect people with nature, promoting relaxation, productivity, and overall happiness.” – Sarah Johnson, Biophilic Design Consultant.

Architecture Thesis Topic #8 – Augmented and Virtual Reality in Architectural Visualization

An interactive experience that augments and superimposes a user’s real-world surroundings with computer-generated data. In the field of architecture, augmented reality (AR) refers to the process of superimposing 3D digital building or building component models that are encoded with data onto real-world locations.

Architecture Thesis Topic #9 – Sustainable Skyscrapers

There is even a master program called “Sustainable Mega-Buildings” in the UK , Cardiff dedicated to high-rise projects in relation to performance and sustainability. Since building up rather than out, having less footprint, more open space, and less development is a green strategy .

“Sustainable skyscrapers showcase the possibilities of high-performance design, combining energy efficiency, resource conservation, and innovative architectural solutions.” – David Lee, Sustainable Skyscraper Architect.

Architecture Thesis Topic #10 – Circular Economy in Construction

Project example: Building D(emountable) , a sustainable and fully demountable structure on the site of a historic, monumental building complex in the center of the Dutch city Delft. Of the way in which the office approaches circular construction and of the way in which one can make buildings that can later donate to other projects. Or even be reused elsewhere in their entirety.

“By embracing the circular economy in construction, architects can contribute to a more sustainable industry, shifting from a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model to a more regenerative approach.” – Emily Thompson, Sustainable Construction Specialist.

Conclusion:

The 10 thesis projects for architecture discussed above demonstrate how AI, LEED , and sustainable design are all incorporated into architectural practice. Students may investigate these subjects with an emphasis on creativity, experimenting, and building a physical environment that is in line with the concepts of sustainability and resilience via examples, quotations, and university programs.

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