• Login
    • Library Home
    View Item 
    •   BracU IR
    • Brac University Publications
    • Brac University Journal
    • Volume 03, Number 01, 2006
    • View Item
    •   BracU IR
    • Brac University Publications
    • Brac University Journal
    • Volume 03, Number 01, 2006
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    The rural Bangladeshi courtyard

    Thumbnail
    View/Open
    Vol.3 No 1.2.pdf (299.9Kb)
    Date
    2006
    Publisher
    BRAC University
    Author
    Ahmed, K. Iftekhar
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10361/556
    Abstract
    In rural settlements of the predominant floodplains of Bangladeshi, an intrinsic component is the extended family homestead. The layout of the homestead is defined by the courtyard, formed by the arrangement of dwelling units and ancillary building around an open space. Specific building typologies prevail, in terms of design, construction and building materials. Some typical types of courtyard can be observed, but there are also variations to these types. The courtyard has important physical and functional characteristics derived from the climatic requirements and living patterns. Nonetheless, particularly in this predominantly Muslim society, the cultural aspect of respecting women’s privacy is an important factor behind the development of this archetype. However, other communities living in the floodplains also have courtyards, suggesting that it is also a regional archetype. The archetypal courtyard is subject to transformation or elimination due to social, economic and environmental changes. If this trend becomes widespread, it would signal the loss of an important and long-lasting regional expression that has resulted from blending of culture, climate and nature.
    Keywords
    Homestead; Courtyard typologies; Climatic aspects; Cultural aspects; Changing patterns
     
    Collections
    • Volume 03, Number 01, 2006

    Copyright © 2008-2019 Ayesha Abed Library, Brac University 
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
     

     

    Policy Guidelines

    • BracU Policy
    • Publisher Policy

    Browse

    All of BracU Institutional RepositoryCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics

    Copyright © 2008-2019 Ayesha Abed Library, Brac University 
    Contact Us | Send Feedback