Tag: Passive Heating

Building a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Bio-Construction in South Africa

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Construction, Design, Eco-Friendly

Building a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Bio-Construction in South Africa The modern construction industry is facing a crisis of conscience. Globally, it is responsible for nearly 40% of carbon emissions—a staggering figure that reflects not only the materials we use but also how we use them. In an era defined by climate change, resource […]

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Embracing Our Heritage: The Role of Natural Construction Materials

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Design, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability, Uncategorized

Embracing Our Heritage: The Role of Natural Construction Materials Heritage is a tapestry woven from the threads of our collective history, culture, and environment. It encompasses the practices, traditions, and materials that have shaped human civilization. Construction materials are a vital aspect of our architectural legacy. The way we build not only reflects our cultural

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Natural heating and cooling strategies for (almost) every climate

Construction, Design, Sustainability

Introduction For thousands of years before the invention of electricity, civilizations like the Persians in the Arabian desert or Celtic people in the British Isles designed their homes and cities around ancient practices to help regulate the temperature in their homes. Passive heating and cooling have been developed over decades, each generation refining and developing

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