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#2 - Reading the Sky

"The sun, the wind and the rain are not obstacles, but design collaborators"

⛅️ Why Climate is the Architect’s First Design Partner

Sustainable design begins with listening: to solar paths, wind flows, rainfall, and humidity. These forces shape comfort, efficiency, and longevity. Today, we merge age-old climate wisdom with advanced tools like energy modeling and environmental simulations. The goal? Work with nature, not against it.

🛠️ Climate-Smart Design Tools

Sun Path analysis - Orient buildings to soak up winter sun and avoid summer glare

Wind Studies - Capture breezes, avoid cold drafts.

Thermal comfort mapping  - Tune insulation, shading, and materials to local conditions.

Microclimate design - Use trees, water, and surface materials to cool or warm outdoor areas naturally.

🧐 Examples:Passive House Bruck, China.

Located in southern China's warm, humid climate, Passive House Bruck is a pioneering residential building that achieves approximately 95% energy savings compared to conventional Chinese residential buildings. The design incorporates triple-glazed windows and fixed sun shading elements to protect the glass facade during warmer months. The closed areas of the highly insulated facade shield the building shell from intense sunlight through a screen of coloured terracotta rods.

💡 Takeaway:

Read the sky. Let nature do the heavy lifting. Smart orientation and passive response are the quiet heroes of high-performance architecture.

Up next: How Early Sketches Capture Sustainability before the First Line is Drawn.

Find out more about Passive House Bruck here 👈

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Building Design Process

Discover the art and science of building design! From initial sketches to stunning architectural masterpieces, explore the step-by-step process of turning ideas into reality. Perfect for architects, designers, and anyone passionate about creating functional and beautiful spaces.

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Read about our eco-tourism project Madi Eco-village, as featured in this month’s Spaces Magazine.

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#1 - The Ground We Build On

"Sustainability doesn’t begin with bricks or solar panels, it begins with where we build."

📍Why Site Matters

Long before the first sketch, there's the site. It reveals environmental conditions, social dynamics, topography, and history. By responding to these cues rather than imposing on them, we unlock more intuitive, natural solutions

⚡️The Hidden Energy in a Good Site

Smart site selection lowers both operational and embodied energy:

Orient to sun and wind: less heating/cooling

Reuse brownfields: no new land disturbance

Access to transit and services reduces car dependancy

Connect to existing infrastructure: fewer resources spent

🧐 Examples: House M, Berlin

Situated in Berlin's Wilmersdorf district, House M is a detached townhouse designed for a Japanese-German family. The rectangular site stretches 15 meters along the road to the west and extends 40 meters to the east. To optimise natural light and air conditions, the building is oriented to the south and pushed to the northern site line. This orientation allows the 7x18-meter floor plate to collect maximum sunlight and solar energy in winter, while an effective louvre system provides protection in summer.

💡Takeaway:

Sustainable architecture starts with choosing the right ground. Every green building begins with a smart footprint.

Up next: How Climate Drives Design Decisions.

Find out more about House M here 👈

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#0 - Introducing The Palette of Sustainability 

"Buildings shape the way we live, work, and connect — but how we build shapes the planet."

Sustainability in architecture is more than solar panels and recycled materials. It starts long before ground is broken — and continues long after the building is occupied.

Over the next 10 posts, we’ll take you behind the scenes of how we approach sustainable architecture — from site selection and climate analysis, to design sketches, cultural relevance, and technical innovation, all the way to post-occupancy feedback and reflection.

🎯Why this Series?

Because sustainability isn’t a checkbox — it’s a mindset, a process, and a shared responsibility.

💡 Whether you're an architect, planner, developer, or simply curious about the built environment — we hope this series informs, inspires, and sparks new conversations.

👉Stay tuned for Part 1: Why Site Selection is the First Act of Sustainability

Find out more in advance here 👇

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