“I do think that the pallet communities present a very flexible and rapid response to a very critical problem,” said Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber. “We have not chosen any sites and are still in the process to figure out what the best strategy is to communicate to our constituents and our residents where and … Read more
German architect Anna Heringer designed the Anandaloy Center in Bangladesh as a pioneering project for the revival of mud construction in contemporary architecture. Housing both a disabilities center and a textile studio, Anandaloy, means “place of great joy.” Originally, the two-story building was to be solely a disability center, but the decision was later made … Read more
Architect and humanitarian, Yasmeen Lari, was seeking funding to build a million bamboo homes for around $100 apiece, after Pakistan suffered its worst-ever floods. Now she’s shifted her plan, deciding she’d still aim for that, but with a new price tag to outside funders: $0. “I really believe that everyone wants to have a better … Read more
What if we crafted or chose every building component to maintain value and purpose beyond the life time of the building? This transition—from demolition to practices focusing on reuse, repurposing, and sustainable dismantling—is edging closer to reality. As these changes unfold, we must assess how our strategies align with the evolving goals and challenges related … Read more
This story begins with a simple mission by a group of university friends coming together to help a small village in Malaysia build a toilet and paint houses there. The experience impacted them profoundly and it led to the creation of EPIC Homes (now part of EPIC Collective) with the mission of bridging the urban … Read more
The more architects try building with hemp, the more they are won over by its incredible benefits for both homeowners and the environment. Architect Michael Leung decided not to use toxic materials in building after a family member died from asbestos-related cancer. “When you go on a healthy building journey, inevitably you bump into hempcrete,” … Read more