Arcito Blog

Fictional field notes, architecture insights, and building design stories from the Arcito editorial desk.
Adaptive facade retrofits for aging office towers
Envelope Retrofit

Adaptive facade retrofits for aging office towers

A fictional retrofit story about upgrading a 1990s office facade without pausing occupancy or losing thermal performance targets.
Arcito Editorial Team

Arcito Editorial Team

Mixed-mode ventilation for compact urban schools
School Design

Mixed-mode ventilation for compact urban schools

A fictional school design explores how courtyards, night purge, and careful controls can reduce mechanical demand without sacrificing comfort.
Arcito Editorial Team

Arcito Editorial Team

Daylight-rich lobbies without the heat penalty
Daylight Strategy

Daylight-rich lobbies without the heat penalty

A fictional high-rise entrance study shows how bright arrival spaces can stay calm, shaded, and thermally stable.
Arcito Editorial Team

Arcito Editorial Team