Adaptive Transformation of Traditional Residences into Sustainable Contemporary Residences - A Case Study in Karnataka, India

Abstract: Shelter is a fundamental need of the human race. Throughout the history of human settlements, shelter has undergone various adaptive transformations as a part of amalgamation. Architecture is evolving with respect to time, people, and place. Trends in the built environment and the transformation of residential typology topics are significant today. Addressing the sociocultural, economic, and environmental aspects of traditional residences while transforming them into modern residences with a sustainable design approach is a challenge for architects. This paper discusses the adaptive transformation of traditional residences into contemporary residences with sustainable approaches in the Indian state of Karnataka. The methodology contains various case studies and literature studies from the relevant research database. Through a comparative analysis of case studies, this research uncovers successful transformation strategies, emphasizing challenges faced, innovative design solutions, and achieved outcomes. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding the preservation and rejuvenation of architectural residential typology in contemporary living, offering valuable insights for architects, preservationists, and policymakers seeking to balance tradition and innovation in the built environment with a sustainable approach