How to Design with the Rain: Architectural Strategies for Rainwater Collection across Climates

Rocksplit House / Cometa Architects. Image © Dimitris Kleanthis Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035353/how-to-design-with-the-rain-architectural-strategies-for-rainwater-collection-across-climates As climate variability intensifies, extreme storms are becoming more frequent in some regions while water scarcity deepens in others. Architects are increasingly pressed to reconsider how buildings engage with rainfall as an environmental force and a design […]

How to Design Residential Urban Terraces: Strategies for Living Well in High Places

Phoenix Rooftop / BENT Architecture. © Dianna Snape Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1030258/how-to-design-residential-urban-terraces-strategies-for-living-well-in-high-places In today’s dense, vertical cities, terraces—often overlooked as mere technical rooftops—are emerging as key spaces for reconnecting with nature, expanding residential functions, and offering moments of collective relief. Particularly in single-family homes located in compact urban areas, these […]