Mindful building is an attitude toward every decision in a project. Each choice responds to climate, orientation, user behavior, regulation, and long-term maintenance. The architect and the team pay attention to sun paths, prevailing winds, surrounding traffic, nearby structures, and the area’s future growth. READ: Primed for tomorrow In Philippine cities, a well-designed envelope shields interiors from intense sunlight while allowing daylight to enter. Site planning accounts for flooding risks and channels water away from entrances and parking zones. Circulation design considers jeepney routes, ride-hailing drop-off points, and pedestrian pathways. Design as capital for developers For property developers, disciplined design […]... Keep on reading: Design that builds trust