Lloyd Wright’s Wayfarers Chapel closed its doors to the public abruptly last week due to the threat of landslides that have afflicted the Los Angeles area and its site in Rancho Palos Verdes. In a statement posted to the Chapel’s website, the ministry responsible for its stewardship cited.
Stephanie Stefanovic
Australia records some of the longest sunshine hours in the world, paired with some of the world’s harshest UV rays. This brings some unique design challenges (and possibilities) to Australian residential architecture, which has historically struggled to fully capture the benefits of the local climate.
Victorian styles in particular are not known for their energy efficiency, tending to be cold and dark in winter and overly hot in summer. In contrast, Queenslander architecture pays tribute to its surrounds and tends to be a good base to work from when designing a modern energy-efficient home. In particular, the trend of adapting traditional Queenslander homes to include contemporary features such as motorised louvres and outdoor screens is a great way to combine sustainable design with classic Australian architecture. Some charming examples include Keith Street House by Fouche Architects and Bowler House by DAH Architects, as well as bureau^proberts’ Queensl