Urban Heat Island
Design strategies that address elevated urban temperatures through architecture and urban planning interventions.
Ushijima Architects Floats a Charred Cedar House Above a Former Lakebed in Japan
Near Lake Biwa, a stilted residence channels the memory of floods and reeds into a house that hovers like an anchored boat.
Common Practice and Studio AAAN Carve a Hidden Courtyard World into Amsterdam's Narrowest Plot
Sixty-four mid-rent apartments on Oostenburgereiland turn a sliver beside a parking garage into a layered urban interior.
Teitakusubako and Yusuke Igarashi Architects Dissolve a House into the Forest Edge in Zushi
A 215 m² residence on a generous Tokyo-suburban plot uses stone, timber, and fragmented volumes to blur the line between dwelling and woodland.
Comfort Hub: Hexagonal Modules That Breathe Life into Guangzhou's Humid Urban Villages
A climate-responsive modular system uses humid air recycling and honeycomb geometry to transform neglected alleys into social micro-hubs.
Heat-Resistant House Design in Tropical Climates: The Fabric House
Discover how the Fabric House uses innovative heat-resistant design and greenery to create sustainable, comfortable living in tropical climates.
