This 6,300-square-foot inward-looking structure wraps around three sides of a central courtyard, enhancing the ingress of natural light and ventilation. Wooden louvered windows control both light and breeze, allowing the interiors to remain shaded yet well ventilated. The sunlight that enters is softened, while air passes through in a steady, almost unnoticed manner. The louvres are … Read more
A stately English manor and Star Wars may not seem to have much in common, bu that changed when two former set builders bought Caisson House, the 1815 headquarters of Somerset Coal Canal Company. For Phil and Amanda Honey, the move from London to this valley south of Bath marked a return to their bucolic … Read more
The Old Vicarage in Dawlish, U.K. has stood empty since 2003 and has been considered derelict since at least 2008. Its condition, listed status and challenging location have made finding a viable future for the building particularly difficult. Locals set up the Vicarage Residents Group to lead the fight to save the property from ruin, … Read more
A new book published by Taschen, Sustainable Living: Homes for Our Time, by Philip Jodidio, showcases the quiet revolution in green residential architecture, from living roofs to rainwater harvesting. “Twenty or 30 years ago, sustainability was often treated as a specialist concern,” said Philip Jodidio. “Today it shapes almost every discussion about housing, from materials … Read more
A root cellar may sound like a relic from another era, but it’s still one of the most effective ways to store homegrown produce without electricity. Its naturally cool, humid environment can keep everything from onions and potatoes to apples and winter squash fresh for months, helping you enjoy your harvest long after the growing … Read more
A carefully optimized dose of fine biochar improves both carbon dioxide uptake and compressive strength in natural hydraulic lime, offering a promising low-carbon material for historic building restoration and sustainable construction. Natural hydraulic lime has been used for centuries in masonry and restoration because it is compatible with traditional building materials and can absorb carbon … Read more