How can we repair our living spaces after devastating climate related disasters if we continue the very architectural habits that led us to disaster? The answer may lie in bioregional systems for materials, a more localized approach to the way we build our homes and habitats. Architecture 2030, a non-profit, non-partisan organization established to respond … Read more
One of Warsaw’s most interesting yet least known monuments, the Elizeum, is an underground building from the late 18th century. Conservation work is intended to restore the building to its former character and protect it from further degradation. Dehumidification is the first step, a process that must take place slowly and under strict control. Electric … Read more
Marc and Ann bought a farmhouse-style home in Belgium in the 1990s. Later they decided to renovate it in a sustainable way. The house and its location hold strong emotional value for the couple, as they hope to grow old there. This type of home dominates the local landscape and fails to meet today’s energy … Read more
In the heart of northern Saudi Arabia, the mud buildings of Rafha stand as an example of traditional architecture, reflecting authenticity, creativity, and cultural identity. These structures tell the story of an ancient past, embodying traditional architectural ingenuity that connects people to the land. The buildings were constructed using indigenous methods and natural materials including … Read more
Archaeologists have unearthed, on a hill overlooking the city of Alès in southeastern France, a Gallo-Roman archaeological site that reveals continuous human occupation between the 2nd and 6th centuries AD. The excavations uncovered remains of dwellings, hydraulic systems, a lavish polychrome mosaic, and a late Roman funerary area. At least four ancient dwellings partially excavated … Read more
The timeless craft of stone building and the use of palm trunks and fronds have revitalized the ancient wells of the Al-Jouf region of Saudi Arabia. These water sources were constructed using natural materials from the environment at no financial cost. Salma’s Well in Sakaka stands out as an educational project for younger generations. It … Read more