Adapting to the ongoing climate crisis will require architectural innovation, but not every problem requires a cutting-edge solution. Amide deadly, record-breaking summer temperatures, some residents in southern Italy are sidestepping the heat inside revitalized medieval buildings. Although out of fashion for generations, a type of home known as the trullo is gaining popularity once again for its ingenious, temperature lowering design. The first…
Traditional trullo houses in Italy's Puglia region have become popular again as heatwaves intensify across Europe. Thanks to their thick stone walls and conical roofs, these structures can stay cool in the summer months even without air conditioning.