As the architectural typologies evolve over time, they are tailored to their specific functions and context including:
Climate Available Local Materials & Technologies Skill Level of Workers & Craftsmen Location & Physical Context (Urban or Rural, Near the Sea, On a Plain or Mountain) Local Culture & Economy History of Both the Place & Immigrants Who Move There |
When discussing the guiding principle of “vernacular architecture being incorporated into designs,” 10 criteria were developed that reflect historic design principles:
1. Topography & Site Orientation 2. A Civic Presence 3. An Arrival Sequence 4. Pathways, Patios & Courtyards 5. Volumes & Forms 6. Solids & Voids 7. Horizontals & Verticals 8. Punched Openings, Shutters & Curtain Walls 9. Light & Shadow 10. Scale, Materials, Texture & Color |
Guiding Principle: Planning, design and construction efforts will embody cultural, local and economic competence and resilience by:
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Historically, for the purposes of the Educational Facility Master Plan,
buildings in the USVI can be grouped into one of five categories:
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A detailed summary of the Historical Continuum and Vernacular Design Guidelines is outlined in the Educational Facility Master Plan. Review the section on Vernacular Architecture at the link below.
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