Designing from First Principles [Addendum on Safari Roof House]- Part 2a

Send us Fan Mail This is an addendum to the second episode on how architects Kevin Mark Low design from first principles, discussing the Safari Roof House (2002-2005). How designing the Safari Roof House embodies First-Principles thinking Kevin didn’t start with “let’s make a modern tropical house” or copy regional precedents. He decomposed to basics: • Human thermal comfort in 30–35°C heat + 80–90% humidity requires constant air movement and shade. • Monsoon rain is inevitable — ...