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Design Culture & Critique

Design Culture & Critique

Posts analysing design decisions, comparing architectural trends, or critiquing space and form.
24
Feb
An aerial view of low-density housing reveals how expanding home sizes and generous plots quietly shape land consumption, infrastructure demand, and long-term environmental impact.

Can Large Houses Ever Truly Be Green?

As homes grow larger and families grow smaller, we rarely question the environmental cost of extra space. This article explores whether large houses can ever truly be green—and why the most sustainable choice may not be more technology but simply building less.
5 min read
30
Apr
Side-by-side living spaces representing low-tech passive design and high-tech modern interiors, highlighting different sustainability approaches.

Low-Tech vs High-Tech: Which Is More Sustainable?

A reflection on low-tech and high-tech approaches in architecture — and what “appropriate technology” really means for sustainable development.
4 min read