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Apollo Architects & Associates prioritises privacy for Tokyo home

An austere exterior of stacked concrete volumes conceals a double-height courtyard and plant-filled terrace at the heart of this home in Tokyo, designed b…
#Japan #JP #Tokyo #apolloarchitects&associates #concrete #concretehouses #courtyards #houses #japanesehouses #news #section:all #section:architecture #terraces #tokyonews #東京 #東京都
https://www.alojapan.com/1491349/apollo-architects-associates-prioritises-privacy-for-tokyo-home/

https://www.alojapan.com/1491349/apollo-architects-associates-prioritises-privacy-for-tokyo-home/ Apollo Architects & Associates prioritises privacy for Tokyo home #ApolloArchitects&Associates #concrete #ConcreteHouses #courtyards #houses #Japan #JapaneseHouses #news #section:all #section:architecture #terraces #Tokyo #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 An austere exterior of stacked concrete volumes conceals a double-height courtyard and plant-filled terrace at the heart of this home in Tokyo, designed by local studio Apollo Architects & Associ

Ruins of a mosque courtyard, Pandua, India

Imagining of the house of the Prophet Muhammad after his return to Medina in 622 AD (Giorgio Albertini)

https://piefed.social/c/historyart/p/2072313/imagining-of-the-house-of-the-prophet-muhammad-after-his-return-to-medina-in-622-ad-gio

Imagining of the house of the Prophet Muhammad after his return to Medina in 622 AD (Giorgio Albertini)

https://piefed.social/c/historyart/p/2072313/imagining-of-the-house-of-the-prophet-muhammad-after-his-return-to-medina-in-622-ad-gio

Black Dog Inn Yard At Belfont

Print, 1785â87 by Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757â1827 London)

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/738916

#Prints #Inns #Courtyards #Men #Horses #Carriages

Contemplative interior courtyards, emotional design
Golden sculptures, both monumental and symbolic, give the atmosphere a majestic feel.

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🪔 #emotionaldesign #courtyards #architecture #sculpture #designémotionnel #patios #atmosphère #atmosphere #diseñoemocional #arquitectura #escultura #atmósfera #amusementlogic

Intelligent courtyards in beloved Stockholm

#Stockholm #Architecture #Courtyards

Intelligent courtyards in beloved Stockholm

#Stockholm #Architecture #Courtyards

Intelligent courtyards in beloved Stockholm

#Stockholm #Architecture #Courtyards

Natural cooling methods in #Morocco

October 27, 2024

"Morocco’s hot and dry climate makes it hard to keep homes cool. But, the country’s #TraditionalArchitecture has found clever ways to beat the heat. Using the environment, Moroccan builders have created natural cooling methods.

"They use things like porous [clay] jars and #mashrabiyas. These techniques keep homes cool without needing #AirConditioning.

Key Takeaways

- Moroccan architecture uses passive cooling like thermal mass design, shading, and ventilation.
- Evaporative cooling systems like porous jars and mashrabiyas cool homes by evaporation.
- Features like wind catchers, courtyards, and underground irrigation help cool naturally.
- Modern projects are using these old methods in new buildings for #sustainable cooling.
- Moroccan cooling methods show a deep understanding of the local climate and a focus on comfort and well-being.

Traditional Moroccan Architecture:

"Moroccan architecture shows the clever use of #nature to make homes comfortable. At its core are the riads, traditional Moroccan houses. These houses have thick walls of clay or stone that keep the inside cool, even when it’s very hot outside.

#Riads and #Courtyards

The central courtyard, often with a #garden or fountain, acts as a natural air conditioner. In Fez, where it can get up to 104°F (40°C) in July, this design makes air conditioning unnecessary. The thick walls and central courtyard work together to keep the inside cool.

Khettaras and Fountains

"Traditional Moroccan architecture also uses advanced irrigation systems called khettaras. These systems bring water from the mountains to the cities. This water is used for cooling fountains and pools, lowering the temperature through evaporation.

"The sound of water and greenery in these courtyards make a peaceful and cool atmosphere. This adds to the natural cooling effect.

"The architecture in Morocco showcases a sustainable and cost-effective model for contemporary buildings, emphasizing the effectiveness of design and natural materials over reliance on air conditioning.'

"The traditional Moroccan building methods teach us about sustainable design. They use local, natural materials and work with the environment. This is a valuable lesson for modern architecture around the world."

Read more:
https://moroccandiaspora.com/natural-cooling-methods-in-morocco/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/0OMUu

#SolarPunkSunday #heatwave #Heatwaves #KeepingCool #TraditionalDesign #MoroccanArchitecture #TraditionalArchitecture

Natural cooling methods in #Morocco

October 27, 2024

"Morocco’s hot and dry climate makes it hard to keep homes cool. But, the country’s #TraditionalArchitecture has found clever ways to beat the heat. Using the environment, Moroccan builders have created natural cooling methods.

"They use things like porous [clay] jars and #mashrabiyas. These techniques keep homes cool without needing #AirConditioning.

Key Takeaways

- Moroccan architecture uses passive cooling like thermal mass design, shading, and ventilation.
- Evaporative cooling systems like porous jars and mashrabiyas cool homes by evaporation.
- Features like wind catchers, courtyards, and underground irrigation help cool naturally.
- Modern projects are using these old methods in new buildings for #sustainable cooling.
- Moroccan cooling methods show a deep understanding of the local climate and a focus on comfort and well-being.

Traditional Moroccan Architecture:

"Moroccan architecture shows the clever use of #nature to make homes comfortable. At its core are the riads, traditional Moroccan houses. These houses have thick walls of clay or stone that keep the inside cool, even when it’s very hot outside.

#Riads and #Courtyards

The central courtyard, often with a #garden or fountain, acts as a natural air conditioner. In Fez, where it can get up to 104°F (40°C) in July, this design makes air conditioning unnecessary. The thick walls and central courtyard work together to keep the inside cool.

Khettaras and Fountains

"Traditional Moroccan architecture also uses advanced irrigation systems called khettaras. These systems bring water from the mountains to the cities. This water is used for cooling fountains and pools, lowering the temperature through evaporation.

"The sound of water and greenery in these courtyards make a peaceful and cool atmosphere. This adds to the natural cooling effect.

"The architecture in Morocco showcases a sustainable and cost-effective model for contemporary buildings, emphasizing the effectiveness of design and natural materials over reliance on air conditioning.'

"The traditional Moroccan building methods teach us about sustainable design. They use local, natural materials and work with the environment. This is a valuable lesson for modern architecture around the world."

Read more:
https://moroccandiaspora.com/natural-cooling-methods-in-morocco/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/0OMUu

#SolarPunkSunday #heatwave #Heatwaves #KeepingCool #TraditionalDesign #MoroccanArchitecture #TraditionalArchitecture

Tiger & Turtle - Duisburg - Germany by Oliver Jerneizig

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxh3K0Etmu00

#deutschland #germany #duitsland #allemagne #architektur #architecture #bridges #brücken #tunnel #tunnels #bahnhof #bahnhöfe #station #stations #buildings #gebäude #beton #concrete #brutalismus #parkhäuser #parkhaus #parking #innenhof #innenhöfe #dörfer #villages #treppen #stairs #courtyards #courtyard

Tiger & Turtle - Duisburg - Germany by Oliver Jerneizig

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxh3K0Etmu00

#deutschland #germany #duitsland #allemagne #architektur #architecture #bridges #brücken #tunnel #tunnels #bahnhof #bahnhöfe #station #stations #buildings #gebäude #beton #concrete #brutalismus #parkhäuser #parkhaus #parking #innenhof #innenhöfe #dörfer #villages #treppen #stairs #courtyards #courtyard

Bullying, rubbish-style

#Courtyards life, #Italy

Summer Blues - the flowering theme inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum courtyard. #courtyards #flowers #BlueFlowers #BloomScrolling #ISGM

Summer Blues - the flowering theme inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum courtyard. #courtyards #flowers #BlueFlowers #BloomScrolling #ISGM

Nest House
Ho Khue Architects
Hòa Khánh Nam, Vietnam
photography: Trieu Chien

https://www.designboom.com/architecture/nest-house-ho-khue-architects-vietnam-05-29-2024/

#architecture #vietnam #hokhue #trieuchien #tropical #gardens #courtyards #spiral #staircase #beton #urban #landscape

Nest House
Ho Khue Architects
Hòa Khánh Nam, Vietnam
photography: Trieu Chien

https://www.designboom.com/architecture/nest-house-ho-khue-architects-vietnam-05-29-2024/

#architecture #vietnam #hokhue #trieuchien #tropical #gardens #courtyards #spiral #staircase #beton #urban #landscape

There's a lot going on in The Gardner Courtyard. #ISGM #flowers #courtyards

There's a lot going on in The Gardner Courtyard. #ISGM #flowers #courtyards