Remaining architectural heritage in Kosovo, their durability and sustainability

Abstract

This paper work aims to contribute in response to the request for immediate intervention of cultural heritage preservation in Kosovo, with aiming to guard against the harmful consequences of insufficient knowledge leading to a misuse of technology and to ill-considered approaches. The Dwelling-Garret Type (DGT)is an important vernacular study case. The DGT is a historic building of XVIII century, located in the core of Lebusha Village, Municipality of Peja, an architectural constructioncharacterized by two concentric volumes at rectangular layout, very dynamic at horizontal composition, obtained by the movement of two differently constructional materials volumes, stone masonry and timber assembly, covered with roof clay tiles. In view of its esthetic and artistic values, thus its important role at developing chain of Kosovo's rural dwellings typology, and its method of construction, the building should be listed as a monument under state protection. Hence, immediateprotection interventions, such as conservation of wooden and stone envelope, improvement of walls and finish works, drainage infrastructure, are considered minimum requirement.