climate-responsive architecture
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
5 Innovative Ways Architects Are Redefining Air Conditioning in Modern Design
Discover 5 innovative ways architects are revolutionizing air conditioning design, blending aesthetics, sustainability, and smart technologies. Learn how hidden airflow systems, renewable energy...
Sinan Ozen6 Mins read
Green Skin: The Rise of Living Facades
Living facades are an innovative approach to sustainable design, turning buildings into ecosystems that enhance air quality, support biodiversity, and improve energy efficiency....
Elif Ayse Sen3 Mins read
Sona University Centre & Library Block by IMK Architects
IMK Architects’ Sona University Centre and Library Block in Salem, Tamil Nadu, redefines the campus experience through climate-conscious design, layered materials, and social...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Innovative Sustainability Ideas in Architectural Design for a Greener Future
Explore innovative sustainability ideas in architectural design that combat climate change while enhancing community well-being. This article delves into the use of renewable...
Sinan Ozen6 Mins read
Set N Rise Bali Restaurant by Studio Kota Architecture
Studio Kota Architecture’s Set N Rise restaurant in Bali celebrates the island’s terraced rice landscapes through a layered, climate-responsive design. The semi-open-air space...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Deauville Terminal Saint-Gatien-des-Bois by Ferrier Marchetti Studio
The Deauville Terminal redefines airport design with a focus on sustainability, simplicity, and user comfort. Built from local timber and bio-based materials, it...
Mateo Cruz3 Mins read
