South House Tale
South House Tale
South House Tale

Md Al Amin Sohan

Biophilic Architecture without Plants: Invisible Design for Wellbeing

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Zolaism Café / B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio. Image © Eiichi Kano The term “biophilia” understandably conjures images of buildings engulfed by vegetation and integrated into natural landscapes. In modern architectural discourse, the concept has come to be associated with the incorporation of greenery into built environments, yet such applications represent only a sliver of biophilic design’s … Read more

From Common Sight to Cultural Symbol: The Rise and Decline of Bamboo Scaffolding in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre wrapped with Bamboo Scaffolding. Image © flickr user stevemarvell. Licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 The bamboo scaffolding building typology—temporary, agile, and deeply rooted in tradition—particularly, the bamboo shed theatre building technique, is recognized as an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hong Kong. As one walks through the city, … Read more