Thermal comfort in Moroccan housing is often treated as a secondary concern. Something addressed only through air conditioning, heavy curtains, or personal adaptation rather than intentional design. As a result, many dwellings experience pronounced thermal discomfort; interiors that overheat by midday in summer, grow uncomfortably cold in winter, and depend increasingly on mechanical systems to remain habitable. In this context,…
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As Morocco prepares to host AFCON 2025 and co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the country is undergoing an unprecedented transformation of its sporting infrastructure. Nine stadiums are being renovated, and three entirely new venues are planned ; including the highly anticipated Stade Hassan II, envisioned as one of the world’s largest stadiums. Yet as an architect, I inevitably return…
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From the master builder who once designed and constructed by hand, the architect’s role has gradually became more precise and specialized. Over time, design separated from construction, and creativity from engineering, refining architecture into a discipline of exact vision and conceptual mastery. Now, with AI, this evolution enters a new phase, where precision meets intelligence, and the very act of…
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The case of Palestine The ungoing situation in Palestine provides a poignant example of architecture’s complex relationship with human experience. It can contribute to emotional trauma, amplifying feelings of fear and vulnerability. Yet, it also possesses the potential to heal, offering solace, comfort, and safety. What specific ways did architecture exacerbate the trauma faced by Palestinians? THE TRAUMA 1. Prisons…