Dakdorpen is a Dutch studio’s solution for sustainable urban planning on the rooftops of buildings.
Will the Japanese trend of penshirubiru, or pencil house, reach other parts of the world? We analyse some examples.
Pencil buildings are the new type of urban housing that has emerged in Japan, reflecting the shift towards a social model of single-person households.
We highlight the imprint of architecture in three installations that you will be able to see at ARCO 2023
Pieces of modular design, with organic shapes and made with sustainable materials dominate the new trends in terraces, patios and gardens, now conceived as a natural extension of indoor spaces.