During construction, the roof is usually located at the end. Finishing the roof is a homeowner can be assured to 90%. It also plays an important role in the process. Not only is it part of the architecture to cover the sun, the roof is even more meaningful to point to a residence or higher concept of a reunion, of happiness gathering.
Roof - When does it appear?
The roof has long since, without the concepts of construction science or architectural art. Since ancient times people have been searching for shelters and activities in caves - these are the first roofs.
And then, can not depend forever on nature, huts, houses ... born with human hands and brain. Roofs and architecture go hand in hand with the advancement of all mankind.
Throughout history, architecture has changed a lot with science and technology; The roofs also change. But aspirations, dreams of a flawless roof on many aspects still pursue people.
the folk roof ...
In Vietnamese folk architecture, the roof originates from materials of natural origin. Each locality has a roof - a special material for the roof. In the north there are thatched roofs, straw roofs, palm trees ... the south uses a lot of coconut leaves to cover the roof. The structure of the roof frame is bamboo, wood with connectors, bolts, or even tied with bamboo strips (in the North), coconut wire (in the South) ... These pristine roofs still exist in many regions Country Vietnam.
The roof next to the roof is terracotta tile. Tile roof has become a typical image in traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Each place and each period has different types of roof tile and tile, creating a variety, rich. Until now, the tile roof is still not old..jpg)
Mái ngói Nhà Thái Học - Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám (Hà Nội)
... up to 1,001 kinds of roofs
When the French entered Vietnam, they brought with them many new architectural styles from the West. These new architectures, along with modern building materials and engineering, have changed the face of Vietnam's urban landscape. The French have also left a large number of villas in Vietnamese cities, which we now call French villas. Most of these villas use tiled roof slabs with timber frame structure combined with recovered walls. Also the roof tile but the form of villa roof is quite diverse in every different architectural style.
There was a period, in both urban and rural, when cement and steel are no longer the "equalization" (flat roof) the roof is a target strive of every home.
And also, when the economy is better off, when people have access to information, people build their own roofs that they like in their homes. The result has many roofs, "onion" roof ... and many roofs are architectural alien to the climate and culture of Vietnam. While in Hanoi roof topped with tile so much that they sing: "My dear, Hanoi top"; The Opera House roof is dubbed throughout the northern city, from the office to the people's home.
There are now 1,001 different roofs. The choice of roofs, roofing materials for architects and homeowners is ... comfortable. However, now the role of architects is appreciated more so the form of "monster", roof "ungainly" ... gradually less.
Future trends
Bảo tàng Hà Nội
In recent years, after being bored by the rigidity, people have returned to the slopes with the goal of seeking grace, or a national spirit. Sloping roofs are used quite a lot, even for tall buildings. However, the original is almost gone. The structure of the truss structure is rarely used, replacing it with a concrete roof tile, or steel frame roof tile, covered with roofing. Works return to the traditional "sloping" of the traditional slope, including with natural materials such as bamboo, coconut leaves ... most are small non-permanent works such as restaurants, cafes ...
Besides, with new materials, new structure, modern construction technology, many new roof types have been applied in many projects from small to large. Glass roofs are used quite a lot to exploit light and efficient interior space. Steel roof trusses are also being used quite a lot in public and industrial projects. Metallic insulated metal roofs are also applied to the typical domestic performance.
With the development of science and technology, especially the structure of construction; Some of the buildings in Vietnam also have unique forms of expressionist roofs. Museum Hanoi with the pyramid roof inverted, the National Conference Center (Meinhard von Gerkan and Nikolaus Goetze Architects - Germany) with the roof stylized wave images, ...
(Source: http: //vietbao.vn/Doi-song-Gia-dinh/Cau-chuyen-mai-nha/75242417/115/)
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