climate-responsive architecture
Muscat Vertical Innovation Valley by Nobico Studio
Muscat Vertical Innovation Valley is envisioned as a multidisciplinary hub for research,
illustrarch Editoral Team2 Mins read
Anatomy of a Wet-Climate Roof: The Engineering Behind High-Performance Roofing
How high-performance roofing protects homes in wet climates: multi-layer systems, flashing, ventilation and drainage that prevent moisture failure.
Bahattin Duran3 Mins read
House of Knowledge by Christoph Hesse Architects
House of Knowledge by Christoph Hesse Architects creates a new cultural and ecological hub in Xinyang, China, where a community library and tea...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Paul Doumer School Complex by AT architectes
The Paul Doumer School Complex by AT architectes transforms a constrained renovation into a long-term civic project, reimagining educational architecture as a flexible,...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Library and School Gate of CAUC by TJAD Original Design Studio
The Library and School Gate of CAUC by TJAD Original Design Studio redefines academic architecture through openness, shared learning spaces, and a climate-responsive...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Health Tourism Module by duarqui
A sustainable, modular structure built from local pink stone, the Health Tourism Module by duarqui protects the Andean ecosystem while supporting community-led ecotourism...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Architecture of Climate: Designing for Heat, Cold, and Storms
Architecture of climate: a practical guide to designing for heat, cold, and storms with passive-first strategies, energy budgets, and resilient systems.
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
How Climate Shapes Local Architecture: Designing With Place In Mind
Discover how climate shapes local architecture, from sun, wind, and rain to thermal comfort and culture. Explore passive design—orientation, massing, shading, ventilation—vernacular models...
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
DDAR, A Manifesto: A Contemporary Vernacular Home near Essaouira
Set on a hillside near Essaouira, Morocco, DDAR reinterprets the traditional douar through contemporary architecture. Built with rammed earth, handcrafted timber, and community...
Elif Ayse Sen2 Mins read
