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Vernacular dwellings in Ireland
What kind of materials are they made out of?
Vernacular buildings in Ireland stems from their use of natural indigenous, materials e.g., limestone and sandstone masonry etc...
The use of these materials helps to allow them to assimilate easily into the natural landscape.
What kind of size are they?
Often the houses tend to be of a basic, simple and smaller scale to a typical house in Ireland.
How many storeys are they?
Vernacular houses in Ireland were one-story buildings that were crammed into villages and arranged along the streets.
What kind of layout are they?
The open plan design for these vernacular houses was mostly caused by the lack of roofing timbers
What kind if flooring do these dwellings have?
The flooring of these early houses was frequently decorated with slate or stone flags, tiles, or rammed earth, and they lacked foundations.
History of the Irish Cottage
Early cottage designs evolved in the 1700s to include two rooms centered around a huge fireplace and an attic
Functions of the Irish Cottage
The Half Door
The Roof
Spy Walls
The Hearth
Modern version of the design of the Irish Cottage
This is great as these rooms will receive more natural light
In recent years, many Irish people have had the interest to retain the traditional Irish cottage look
