Cold Climate Net Zero Home Case Studies That Prove Winter Is Not the Problem
Can a home remain comfortable through freezing US winters without depending on a gas furnace or facing unpredictable energy bills?...
Rafael Ontiveros
Rafael is a contributing writer at CIDi FADA UNA, covering architecture research, urban planning, sustainable design, and digital fabrication for modern cities. Rafael shares academic-led insights and case studies exploring the intersection of design, technology, and urban life.
High Line Blueprint: Decoding Iconic Urban Renewal Case Study
Urban planning projects shape our daily lives, yet few people understand what goes into a successful urban renewal case study....
Mixed-Use Urban Infill Building Case Studies That Work
A tight urban site does not forgive lazy planning. The strongest mixed-use urban infill building case studies prove that density...
Hidden Secrets of Gothic vs Romanesque Architecture For You
Looking at magnificent stone cathedrals while exploring historical city centers makes you realize how vastly different medieval buildings can feel....
Life Cycle Assessment Methods for Building Materials
A material can look sustainable at the factory gate and perform poorly across a building’s full life. I use life...
Circular Design Principles for the Built Environment
A building may stand for generations, yet its interiors and systems often become waste after one short use cycle. Circular...
Bold & Bare: Why Is Brutalist Architecture So Popular?
Walking past a towering, raw concrete structure in the heart of the city always makes me pause to take in...
Biophilic Design Benefits on Health: Urban Built Studies
Strolling through a sun-drenched architectural atrium overflowing with living plants instantly shifts your inner state. That sudden wave of calm...
Adaptive Reuse Case Studies: When Old Walls Start New Stories
A rusted railway can become a garden above the city. A forgotten grain silo can become a place to live....
Sustainable Building Materials for Low Carbon Construction
A material can look sustainable and still carry a heavy carbon footprint. I have learned to check what happened before...
