Staying curious
Alongside design projects, Amanda makes time for research, teaching (at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University), reading, observing and reflecting on the world around us and the issues affecting architecture, art, landscape and placemaking in Wales and beyond. In this blog you can find a collection of essays, reviews and reflections relating to the work of Situated Studio.
Building Simply 05: Eco-simplicity
If environmental sustainability is not integrated into the building design process at an early stage, there is a risk that complex and expensive equipment and products will be required to meet energy-use and comfort standards. The Building Simply framework proposes an approach to architectural design which is intrinsically sustainable, making efficient use of resources to create comfortable, joyful places. This final essay in the Building Simply series completes our framework for Building Simply.