The reflection of local materials and culture on architecture: A case study of harran

Correspondingly with inevitable integration with the location, local data concept is fundamental, likewise this study researches the reflection of both of natural and cultural data on architecture in the case of Harran houses. Harran is located in the southeast part of Turkey and famous with its appropriate dome houses. After a detailed diagnosis process, it is reviewed the relationship between locality, material, culture and architecture and emphasized the importance of using local culture and local material in the field of architecture. Unconscious implementations and uses over time caused the risk of loose of Harran houses’ architecture. In consideration the results of this study, an approach to study continuity of architecture in areas with local culture will be provided.