Vernacular Architecture: The Path to Sustainability | Benny Kuriakose | TEDxAnantU

There has been a tendency in India to look to the west and to try and imitate western modes of living. There has been a widespread adoption of western architectural styles that have been copied and pasted across its landscape, forgetting the value the indigenous building practices bring. It is important to move towards sustainable vernacularism which has roots in India's rich architectural heritage, instead of blindly following the western model.
Dr Benny Kuriakose is the founder of Benny Kuriakose & Associates, an architectural and conservation consultancy firm.
His deep knowledge and love for vernacular architecture and craftsmanship guide his design process. He teaches and passes on his knowledge to the next generations of architects and designers. He loves to travel, has visited more than 40 countries, and collects antiques in his spare time. Benny Kuriakose was born in Kerala, India. He made his mark in architectural conservation and the design of new buildings, taking his roots from the vernacular architecture of South India. He is known for designing structures which are built from natural materials such as timber, stone and brick This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@rajeeshp3887]

Very inspiring, informative and thought provoking. "Not talking about being blind to western architecture, but don't blindly follow western architecture" is a very key message!

[@bennykuri]

Thanks Rajeesh.

[@sudheer75]

What an inspiring talk. Sensibility and sensitivity personified. Thank you for this wonderful speech Dr Benny .

[@bennykuri]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@dashtamoorthy]

Excellent talk. Very informative.

[@user-cq9so3gy4b]

강의 감사합니다!

[@TheMadhukuttan]

നല്ല ഒരു video... നന്ദി.നമ്മുടെ എഞ്ചിനീയറിംഗ് കോളേജുകളിൽ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് നമ്മുടെ പാരമ്പര്യ നിർമ്മാണ ശൈലികൾ കൂടി പഠിക്കാൻ അവസരം കൊടുത്താൽ അത് എല്ലാവർക്കും ഗുണം ചെയ്യും.... പാരമ്പരാഗതമായി ആർജിച്ച അറിവുകൾ നാമാവശേഷിമാകാതിരിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യും

[@bennykuri]

What you are saying is true. Thanks very much.

[@user-ki2rf8db4u]

Beautifully Conveyed

[@bennykuri]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@sajitharshankhar8490]

Very informative. Thankyou

[@bennykuri]

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[@ArSuhailKhuraishy]

Truly inspiring 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bennykuri]

Thanks Suhail

[@krishnarajale8219]

Eye opening...great work

[@bennykuri]

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[@anjaly.rajan.]

Inspiring one.

[@bennykuri]

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[@sunsamvar]

Very informative and persuasive talk Benny

[@bennykuri]

Thanks very much.

[@divyamenon284]

Brilliant talk!

[@bennykuri]

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[@sanarchvizart8226]

Excellent presentation

[@bennykuri]

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[@delightmary6100]

Great initiative Dr. Benny. Many people will understand their active role in climate change

[@bennykuri]

Thanks very much for the kind words.

[@krishnakrishnan8012]

Great work Benny. Proud to have been your classmate in Model school.

[@bennykuri]

Thanks very much my dear friend.

[@madhukumarkrishnan]

Very nice and informative talk.

[@bennykuri]

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[@sethuidbi]

Great talk Sir

[@bennykuri]

Thanks very much.

[@vijayalaksmirajasekaran5237]

Sir... Im from Chennai. Following your work for last 2 years. Your ideas and comparisons were great. You are truly inspiring.
We are planning to construct our own house here at chennai. We may need your inputs for this. Where i can come and meet you. Kindly confirm.
Many thanks for the videos, you shared in public and climate interest.

[@sriramkrishnamani2865]

Great sir

[@bennykuri]

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[@sockalingamv]

Excellent talk, hope many architects or civil engineers sell this idea to the common man.
It would have been great if you have a cost comparison also
But nevertheless I will surely ask for these kind of materials to used when I construct in future.

[@bennykuri]

Thanks very much for the kind words. Tedx talk has a strict time limit. Very difficult to include the cost comparison also.

[@awakencouch]

Am happy to join today 😁

[@bennykuri]

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[@naseeftp6355]

♥️♥️♥️

[@bennykuri]

Thanks very much.

[@user-ws7sg9ep3p]

👍

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