Thinking Out Loud
The Vanguardis Journal
Our journal gathers essays, field observations, and technical notes from ongoing practice. It is where architecture, material intelligence, and climate research meet editorial clarity.
Essay · March 2024
What Passive Design Owes to Ancient Persia
Long before contemporary sustainability frameworks, desert architecture mastered thermal moderation through geometry, ventilation, and shade. We trace those lessons into present-day passive systems.
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Opinion · Jan 2024
The Ethics of Demolition
Demolition is often framed as inevitability, yet many sites can be transformed through strategic reuse. We examine when removal is justified and when reinvention is the more responsible path.
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Material · Feb 2024
Timber: A Structural Renaissance
Mass timber systems are redefining what low-carbon urban construction can achieve. We look at detailing, fire strategy, and long-span opportunities emerging across Europe.
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Research · Dec 2023
Measuring What Matters in Net Zero
Operational efficiency is only one part of the equation. This essay proposes practical benchmarks for embodied carbon, adaptability, and maintenance overhead.
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Design · Nov 2023
The Silence of Good Acoustics
Acoustic comfort often determines how spaces are truly experienced. We explore material assemblies and spatial sequencing that shape sonic clarity.
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Studio · Oct 2023
Clients Who Changed Our Thinking
Certain collaborations permanently shift studio standards and process. We reflect on the briefs that challenged assumptions and improved our work.
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