Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectEco-friendly ‘plyscrapers’ are on the rise.Timber skyscrapers (Plyscrapers) are being built all over the world.Apr 17Apr 17
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectArchitects I admire — Part 2 — SAOTAI have loved the understated elegance of SAOTA’s work for a very long time.Apr 16Apr 16
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectThe Net Zero InfluenceA Net Zero Building is a building which produces as much energy as it uses over the course of a year. Currently, there are only a small…Apr 12Apr 12
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectArchitects I Admire Part One — Frank Lloyd WrightFrank Lloyd Wright (June 8th 1867 — April 9th 1959) was the world’s first ‘Starchitect’ and his iconic buildings are timeless.Apr 11Apr 11
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectCape Dutch Architecture, one of my favourites.Ever since moving to South Africa in 1999 I have been a fan of Cape Dutch Architecture. I love the heritage homes we have here as well as…Apr 10Apr 10
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectBizarre Buildings Part 3 — Inverted Pyramid HouseIf you have ever wondered what a home from the future would look like, then the Inverted Pyramid Solo House by Japanese firm TNA (led by…Apr 9Apr 9
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectThe Advantages of Sustainable BuildingSustainable building goes beyond green building concepts — buildings are designed to have a lower environmental impact over their entire…Apr 8Apr 8
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectShould I use Hemp to build my House?Did you know that buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gases in the world?Apr 71Apr 71
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectWeird and Wonderful Buildings Part 3 The Nautilus HouseThe Nautilus House in Mexico is a remarkable blend of artistic experimentation and simplified living. It was designed by Javier Senosiain…Apr 6Apr 6
Claire CardwellinThe Naked ArchitectBizarre Buildings Part 2 — Space Age FantasyI have a secret to confess… I have always loved Science Fiction.Apr 5Apr 5