house 23

given the rapid climate changes and the associated geopolitical developments, as well as migrations from critical regions of the earth (such as heatwaves and floods), it is essential to develop architectural perspectives that enable people to remain in their environment despite new climate challenges.

in this context, several aspects must be considered. on the one hand, architecture must solidly represent the individual, and on the other hand, enable a modular construction that takes into account local and regional material preferences. furthermore, technology and humanity must be considered as essential components of modern social architecture. according to a study by the united nations environment programme, by 2050, about 68% of the world's population will live in cities. this underlines the importance of urban planning and architecture in the context of the challenges of the 21st century. the vision of a utopia dedicated to alternative lifestyles and regions that will become hotter in the future but still remain attractive is an important step in this direction.

in this utopia, architectural concepts that rely on the use of renewable energy and sustainable building materials are developed. such concepts can help reduce environmental impact and mitigate the effects of climate change. such architecture must also address the needs and desires of people (participatory processes) and improve their quality of life. to implement this vision, science, anthropology and art must work together to create innovative architecture that respects the natural environment and meets human needs. this requires broader cooperation between technological and humanistic sciences. overall, modern social architecture should contribute to addressing the challenges of the 21st century and creating a sustainable future that takes into account the needs of both people and the environment. an example of such architecture is »the edge« project in amsterdam, which is considered the smartest building in the world. it uses renewable energy, has rainwater-based air conditioning and is capable of storing and distributing energy intelligently. through such projects we can shape a sustainable future that will be beneficial for us and for future generations.

considerations include

→ ecological construction using ancient traditional spatial cooling ideas, ex.: from yemen and morocco.
→ representative design as a villa, with representation through the garden.
→ efficient use of space and building materials.

weather-related conditions

→ intense light radiation
→ heat (ex.: cairo up to 45°c)
→ wind with sand particles (sandstorm)

garden

a house that represents the homeowner / family / community through its rooftop garden.

conceptual garden examples

»dancing bridge panorama«
»maze garden«
»neighborhood plaza«
»winemaker's garden«
»silent garden«
»nature playmate kindergarten«
»farmer's land«
»garden of the sun king« 
»pocket garden«
»sky forest«

space

the house as a workplace, recreational space and sanctuary.

topics
 → working and studying from home
 → pandemic
 → gardening 

cooling

implementation of active cooling technology such as

 → air circulation
 → earth displacement and managing intense solar radiation 

given the challenges posed by climate change and the need to create sustainable architecture, the rediscovery and application of ancient technologies can be an important step. an excellent example of this is the ancient heat regulation systems used for centuries in regions such as yemen, morocco, and iran. this technology, also known as »badgir« or »windcatcher«, harnesses the power of wind to bring fresh air into a building and expel hot air. it is a passive cooling system that does not require electricity or other energy-intensive resources, unlike modern air conditioning. by integrating such ancient technologies into modern architectural concepts, we can reap the benefits of both new and old technologies while reducing environmental impact. one example of this is the »masdar city« project in abu dhabi, which emphasizes a holistic, sustainable architecture that includes ancient technologies such as the windcatcher. overall, the rediscovery and application of ancient technologies can help us develop a new understanding of sustainable architecture and experience a renaissance of traditional technologies that, when combined with new technology, can create a harmonious blend.

use of resistant native plants, with a shallow root system that will

→ conserves water in the arid climate
→ require less maintenance, resulting in cost savings
→ improves the overall health of the ecosystem and supports local wildlife

the project house23 is our initiative project.

the team consists of landscape architects, product and communication designers.

we are in discussions with several construction companies and builders. we look forward to further collaborations. if you have any questions, please feel free to write to the address –>
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»we all feel that human society deserves better.« in this personal interview indian architect, anupama kundoo reflects on her way into architecture. growing up in mumbai, she had an early interest in both the arts as well as math and science. due to a test, which a family member suggested to her, architecture came up as a profession. »i stumbled into architecture, but it was a blessing. the second i realized it, there was no looking back. architecture and design would allow me to develop my interest in everything. but they would also ground me and allow me to be of service.«

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