Tag Vernacular

Sierra Leone School by Foster + Partners

In collaboration with Article 25 and Buro Happold, Foster + Partners started a project to establish a design prototype to create a series of school buildings for Sierra Leone. The prototype has modular system and very flexible, It has larger…

Floating House in Canada

I just realized that water is not a Netherlands’ specific problem, but we can find such problem and its solution in Ontario, Canada. MOS designed this floating house with vernacular approach and specific to its site condition especially the water…

World’s Biggest Mud City Discovered

An ancient mud brick was detected by satellite as stated by Italian researcher during a conference in Rome, Italy. The mud is located near Peru’s Cahuachi and bas been investigated by the researcher. And it’s believed to be the biggest…

Tulou Chinese Architecture

Mentioned as a good example of sustainable architecture, the Tulous Chinese architecture are constructed with rocks, bamboo, reeds, and wood. All material are local-made and natural. Tulou are traditional communal residences in the Fujian province of Southern China, often of…

Vernacular Zambian Architecture: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

According to the Zambian Architecture, the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge successfully implementing sustainable concept and vernacular architecture into a modern building. About Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Set high on a natural plateau, the westward facing Victoria Falls Safari Lodge borders…

4,000 Years Old Temple Discovered in Peru

A team of archaeologist discovered an ancient temple in Peru. The temple located in the Lambayaque Valley, Northern Coast of Peru. As reported by Reuter, according to Alva, director of the Museum Tumbas Reales (Royal Tombs) of Sipan, “It’s a…