Land & living
First the place. Then the possibilities.
A home begins long before its walls. It begins with the land.
Ox cart and banana cultivation; illustrative rural landscapeA WAY OF SEEING
Learn the landscape.
Walk it at different hours. Observe where water moves and where shade gathers. Ask those who know it how it changes through the year. A beautiful view is a beginning, not a complete understanding.
A WAY OF BUILDING
Comfort begins with climate.
Shading, orientation, airflow, and materials can shape comfort. Their effectiveness depends on local weather, building form, and how a home is used. Read the science notes for the mechanisms and their limits.