Queenslander Old or New, Thursday, September 21, 2006

This is interesting I did some reading and I've discovered that the Australian Queenslanders are probably inadequate for the hot climate but people live in them for cultural and social reasons. The local climate is only the partial reason that determining the forming of shelter. The Pacific islanders built their open shelter on raised stumps to catch prevailing breeze for a cross ventilated in their tropical environment. Queenslander did the similar approach of the raised houses but the rooms were usually juxtaposed which deter any cross ventilation. The only concession from the design of the house was its verandah which is a living space for gathering, sleeping and various activities. I guess Queenslander house was not designed as a solution to the sub-tropical environment instead it was developed out of the attitude to lifestyle and perceptions. Compare it with the Indigenous people of Australia, who lived in the land for thousands of years had come in term with the nature and living in total harmony with it. They’ve devised shelters, work style and life style which embrace the balance ecology that will do least harm to their surroundings environment.

dada, 1:56 AM