Tropical architecture once thrived on passive strategies like natural ventilation, perfectly suited for hot, humid climates. But in today’s crowded cities, where heat, pollution, and pests rule, these methods fall short. As buildings turn to energy-hungry air conditioning, we find ourselves in a cycle of rising discomfort and poor air quality. The question now is: how do we blend timeless wisdom with modern innovation to create spaces that truly work for us?
What compels a person to sit down, pen poised or keyboard at the ready, and attempt to spin thoughts into something resembling coherence? I am starting this journal from a curious blend of curiosity and necessity – a thought exercise, nothing more grandiose or less sincere. Thoughts, after all, are like restless creatures; they demand space to breathe and roam such that they may thrive.