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The paper presents a research on parameters of sustainable architecture identified in the vernacular architecture of Kosovo, specifically in the urban dwelling constructed during the 18 and 19 century. Main principles of sustainable architecture in general were initially evaluated and elaborated in order to identify and compare to the study cases included in this research. Analyzes have shown characteristic architectural elements of this typology such as: extended eaves, open end closed çardak (gallery) and qoshk (garret), window wooden shutters, natural building materials, vegetation and more, to be part of the conscious architectural design with sustainable approach. As conclusion, these models illustrate an excellent example of the contribution of traditional construction in improving sustainable architecture parameters, especially when taking into consideration the context, time and circumstances of their construction. Reinterpretation of traditional architectural elements was observed in various contemporary architecture examples. In this regard, these precedents are a great example of how the principles of sustainable architecture and sustainable approach in general, should not be considered as a "task" determined by today's energy and sustainable policies, but as a practicality and prudence of the man in co-existence with the nature.

Elements of sustainable architecture in vernacular architecture: The case of 19 th century urban dwellings of Kosovo