Climate-responsive design
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about climate-responsive design
Project • By The Room Architecture and Design • Masterplans
Harvest Communities
Conventional residential subdivisions across Southeast Asia frequently prioritize mass earthmoving, clearing natural hydrology and productive soil to install rigid asphalt grids and high-density concrete housing. Harvest Communities presents an alternative masterplan model designed by The Room Architecture and Design, structuring residential expansion around preserved farmland, productive agricultural parcels, and natural contours. The plan prioritizes long-term operational efficiency and resource conservation by integrating living environments into an active agricultural landscape rather than displacing it. Built interventions sit lightly on the terrain, ensuring that natural water channels, soil microbiomes, and agricultural yields remain... More
Project • By KOGISARCHITECTURE • Residential Landscape
Brick Roof Residence
Set in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Brick Roof Residence by KOGISARCHITECTURE is an innovative residential project designed to achieve thermal comfort without relying on artificial air conditioning.
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Reinterpreting the traditional Madras terrace, the design features an experimental sloped roof crafted from salvaged country fire bricks, mud mortar, and breathable oxide finishes. In synergy with a high-level air tunnel and a central linear light court, the structure generates a continuous stack effect to push hot air out and draw cool breezes in.
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With honest local materials, passive thermodynamics, and open spatial planni... More
Project • By The Room Architecture and Design • Commercial Landscape
Khmer Beverages Experience Pavilion
The Khmer Beverages (KB) Experience Pavilion in Phnom Penh integrates industrial functionality and refined aesthetics into a single, cohesive structure within the active compound of KB Brewery by Chip Mong Group. The Pavilion is designed to serve multiple functions, balancing corporate branding requirements with a high-performance hospitality experience within an operational industrial environment.
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The exterior utilizes layered geometries and expansive glazing to form a circular structure that responds directly to climate and orientation. A facade system of double-layered glazing and extended overhangs reduces solar heat gain, while structural clarity and transparency connect the interior with the landscaped surrou... More