Field Notes

BY

Rafi Rahman

6

MIN READ

Building with the Monsoon

What seasonal rain can teach us about courtyards, thresholds, roofs, and everyday comfort.

AUREL architecture journal article cover

Rain is a design material

In a monsoon climate, water should not be treated only as something to exclude. Roof edges, courts, drains, and planted ground can make rainfall visible, audible, and useful while keeping daily movement protected.

The most resilient buildings pair generous shade with clear paths for air and water. These simple decisions often create the strongest spatial character.

Read the place closely. The architecture will tell you what it needs.

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