The Journal

The Journal

Design & Architecture
eco wooden house

The design and functionality of our homes have always been a response to the environment that surrounds them. Ever since humans decided to stay in one geographic place to create communities together, instead of roaming the land, this idea has driven the kind of built environment that appears. They have had to attend to the weather, creating roofs and shelter to stay water-tight and secure. They have had to stay mindful of the materials available to them, creating entire crafts and practices using what the natural world has to offer. And, importantly, they have developed an entire aesthetic and remarkable beauty that often serves as testament to our collective ingenuity and imagination.