The architects detail their experience while discovering a stone hut in a freshly breezy environment, where they observed the beneficial effects of climate on architecture. Under the sheet metal roof, they found relief from the heat, noticing how elements like wind, light, and shadows can significantly influence a building’s internal atmosphere. They reflected on how to adapt these insights into the design of the Joseph Kessel high school in Djibouti, demonstrating a natural approach to achieving energy efficiency and comfort, even in challenging climatic conditions.
Walking was becoming difficult in May, but we found a stone hut with a roof of sheet metal that provided relief from the intense heat.
The thin thickness of this sheet metal seemed providential to us under the burning sun, dropping the temperature significantly and protecting us from the sun's rays.
We realized that elements like the east wind could provide a comfortable atmosphere in architecture, emphasizing the importance of adapting to climate.
Wind, light and shadows can sometimes allow partial self-sufficiency in architecture, showcasing how careful observation of climate can enhance building comfort.
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