mincasa – a minimal blog for minimal houses

Small scale housing forms what one could call the undergrowth of dwelling from which thoughts about the world are to germinate. One of the most important tasks for these pioneer species of architecture is to create possibilities for a balanced and interactive relationship between man and nature. It requires discarding anthropocentric thinking and understanding the inherent value of nature itself. It also means renewing the concept of time in architecture. Small-scale housing projects are typically characterized by a holistic approach and an inbuilt ephemeral quality.

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