Architecture

This article describes 10 innovative tools for energy efficiency and there is a pledge that this could lead to the future of a more sustainable environment. Remember, as what Resustain said - the cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use. 

Ghadamès is one of the oldest and most celebrated Saharan cities, called the 'Pearl of the Desert', (Jawhart Al-Sahra) by Arab sources. It has played a key role in the cultural and economic life of the region as an important and peaceful hub for caravan trade as part of the trans-Saharan network.

Big enough to fit 20 Empire State buildings inside, consider the Mukaab in Riyadh is a shape-shifting fantasy block where inside you enter realms of the multiverse, without the goggles.

Foster + Partners Safra brain center uses passive energy technology for cooling, but not PV panels as originally advertised. 

Inspiring projects to help us reduce and reuse microplastics.

Can architects, and students of architecture do better for planet and people? Yes, the answers are in the bible of vernacular architecture called Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing World, edited by architect Sandra Piesik with contributions from about 100 architects who specialise in geographic regions and materials. 

Emirati architect Abdalla Almulla's (MULA) Of Palm pavilion at Dubai Design Week not only resonates with sustainable practices but also draws parallels with vernacular furniture in Egypt, where palm trees have been a traditional resource for crafting functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces.

In a visionary nod to the past, renowned architecture studio Snøhetta has unveiled its design for the Royal Diriyah Opera House, set to grace the historic town of Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Informed by the rich tapestry of traditional Najdi architecture.

Sarvestan Palace, standing resilient after centuries of exposure to the elements, serves as a beacon of inspiration for those interested in designing structures with longevity.

Nestled in the arid landscapes of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the Ad Madam Ghost Village whispers tales of a bygone era, a haunting reminder of the consequences of unsustainable urban development.

Sanctity in circularity? How Jewish history and sustainablepractice meet in Greece today. Kos Island, Greece. A sustainable synagogue remodel by Israeli-Greek architect Elias Mesinas.

The history, challenges and what we can learn about New Gourna, the sustainable town invented and built by Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy.

Think about the business opportunities for engineers who can build retrofit solutions. Time for impact investors to start creating incentives for new technologies.

Sand is the most important building resource and it is being mined illegally at sea.

At the base of Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains. We visited this kasbah a decade ago. And it has taken some damage from the earthquake but all residents and guests were safe.