situated in a humid climate, the performative 'no footprint house' by A-01 is responsive to its surroundings with passive climate control.

By harnessing a small yet novel design detail, this flexible brick façade material pushes masonry forwards in dramatic fashion.

Image 1 of 34 from gallery of Tropical House 1 / ARO Studio. Photograph by Hoang Le

Tropical Modernism is the style of architecture that emulates the minimalist aesthetic of Modern architecture, while responding to the climatic and environmental conditions of the tropics. Like Modernism, it focuses on functionality and avoid forms of ornamentation. It also makes use of techniques required in tropical architecture, such as sun shading and cross ventilation.

Image 5 of 20 from gallery of Shenzhen College of International Education / Li Xiaodong Atelier. Photograph by UK Studio

RAW Architecture used local materials and traditional building techniques including bamboo construction to create a new studio in Jakarta.

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settling within the mekong river delta, in vietnam, the modano café by AD+studio, reflects the seasonal and adrift lifestyle of the locals through its distinct stilt house architecture.

Image 26 of 38 from gallery of Copal Tulum Building / Studio Arquitectos. Photograph by Pablo García Figueroa

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