There is still ongoing uncertainty regarding the pandemic, as cases over the world continue to fall and rise again in some countries that are experiencing the second or third wave of cases. We have to continue to proceed with caution—indoor/home spatial design for comfort, safety and wellness remains our top priority. We are seeing an increasing awareness and rethink of of how building designs should be or have been, when our health are inextricably linked to biophilic indoor environments. Nature is and should be part of our daily lives; there is no need to be enclosed with concrete.

Here is one such home project implementing passive design features that are responsive to our tropical climate, allowing for natural airflow and daylight. This makes staying home in this ...

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