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Project • By SDeG • Private Houses

Beneath the parasol

Located in the heart of Kalaburagi, a hot, semi-arid city in northern Karnataka, our design explores the possibilities for outdoor living as a viable condition within an otherwise harsh climate. The house is organized beneath and upon a walkable parasol that produces deep, continuous shade, regulating both light and temperature, establishing a controlled threshold between indoor and outdoor life.  Syam Sreesylam Syam Sreesylam Syam Sreesylam Syam Sreesylam Syam Sreesylam Large cut-outs are carved from the parasol to induce constant air movement through the house. The edges of the voids are lined with curtain creepers that fan this volume below and cool it further. The space at the ground level is the nucleus o... More

Project • By District Development Unit • Private Houses

Ger Plug-In 3.0

Over 840,000 people live in the ger districts of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, sprawling districts of gers (traditional felt tents) and self-built houses. Most households use an average 4.1 tons of coal or coke briquettes for heating each winter as temperatures drop below -30°C. There is no sewage or sanitation infrastructure: 95% of residents use pit latrines, 1% have access to piped water, and air pollution is extremely debilitating to health.  District Development Unit The Ger Plug-In 3.0 is an energy efficient house that provides the ger with everything it does not have – access to sanitation, water, and electric heating. The Plug-In is designed to be built incrementally, residents can connect their existing ger to an infr... More

Project • By C.F. Møller Architects • Parks/Gardens

The Stork Meadow

The Danish Stork Meadow Project Combines Urban Planning, Climate Change Adaptation, and Nature Conservation as an Architectural Multi-Tool A radical flood defence system conceived by C.F. Møller Architects in central Denmark integrates urban planning, climate change adaptation, and nature conservation, transforming the Danish city Randers into a model for future cities. C.F. Møller Architects / Silas Andersen C.F. Møller Architects / Silas Andersen C.F. Møller Architects / Silas Andersen Randers is known for its river Gudenåen, a favourite spot for walks and canoeing. However, its low-lying position made it vulnerable to flooding, a risk exacerbated by climate change. In response, the city... More

Project • By Int Hab architecture + design Studio • Private Houses

Linear House

The long linear house plan is optimal to take make the most of the sun and breeze. Shamanth Patil Photography This residential project is located in Vakil Garden City, Bengaluru and is a multi-dwelling  6-bedroom residence designed keeping the mandate standards defined by the gated community. Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography The design for this project is based entirely by the context provided by the site, climate, surroundings and client’s need for two dwellings in a single plot. One of the main features of the residence is the intersection of the inclined planes that defines the roof and also lends a traditional touch to the otherwise modern design.  Shamanth Patil Photography... More