Sustainable Architecture Thrives on Artisan Techniques

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Most modern construction largely relies on industrial methods, but there is a renewed respect for traditional craftsmanship. Understanding how people utilize handmade brick, lime plaster, woven bamboo, and rammed earth represents cultural continuity and authenticity. Craft hasn’t vanished due to obsolete technologies or disappearing artisans. It has been economically repositioned, revealing complexities beyond material use … Read more

This Home in India is Designed to Keep Cool

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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

Old Vicarage in England to Find New Life

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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

Sustainable Living: Homes for Our Time

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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