Issue 6.2022

“Doing away with everything superfluous creates the potential for an architectural quality all of its own,” says Florian Nagler about “simple building” in an interview with Frank Kaltenbach. Even traditional buildings often show that a simple and sensible design can be sustainable and cost-effective. Large sloping roofs drain rainwater and protect from the sun, while thick walls provide insulation with their high thermal mass. Conversely, many so-called premium residential buildings vividly demonstrate that big budgets do not automatically yield better results. In our June issue, we show six international projects that were clever in cutting costs. Enjoy the issue! Sabine Drey