Vernacular architecture is a style of building that champions the use of indigenous materials and traditional construction techniques while fostering climate responsiveness. “Vernacular building ...

While most surviving architecture in India has a spiritual or civic purpose, housing was viewed as impermanent, in a similar light to human life. Most houses in the vernacular architecture were ...

Kimpton Huangshan reimagines the Huizhou village as a contemporary luxury retreat, distilling rather than replicating its vernacular spirit. Set in Xiuli Ancient Town near UNESCO-listed Xidi and ...

The inspiration for Chuntai Countryside Hotel comes from the relationship between architecture and nature. The south side of the site is surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of farmland with ...

A xyst is a unique word for a very familiar design feature — a roofed colonnade or a long, tree-shaded promenade that goes back to the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

These vernacular architectures, tailored to local climatic conditions, generate passive cooling by focusing on three key aspects: minimizing the heat gain from sunlight, using air flow and breezes ...

Mecanoo and AYESA's Palace of Justice in Córdoba delivers a contemporary take on the traditional courtyard typology and Moorish screening techniques that texture the city.

The new stone building sits 3,000 meters above sea level and it features a rising antenna with strings and colorful flags attached. The project was inspired by vernacular architecture, and the ...