Designing for the Senses: An Introduction to Sensory Architecture
Discover the power of sensory architecture with Daedal. This introduction previews a six-part series exploring how design can shape emotion, connection, and wellbeing through all five senses.
Sustainable Plastics? Why That Phrase Might Be Misleading
Plastics labelled as ‘eco’, ‘green’, or ‘carbon-negative’ still contribute to microplastic pollution and disconnection from nature. Daedal explores why true sustainability means going beyond surface-level solutions.
Nature Already Got It Right: Why the Best Materials Aren’t Man-Made
Natural materials like wool, timber, and stone outperform many man-made alternatives. At Daedal, Michael Davies Architect NZ explores why soulful, sustainable architecture starts with what nature already perfected.
Start with the Soil: Why Architecture Should Be Landscape-Led
Great architecture begins with the land. Discover why landscape-led design leads to more resilient, soulful, and sustainable buildings – from city blocks to tiny homes. A Daedal perspective by Michael Davies Architect NZ.
The Sound of the City: Designing with Noise in Mind
Discover how thoughtful acoustic design can transform noisy cities into soulful, human-centred environments. Michael Davies of Daedal Architecture explores how biophilic design and emotional architecture can restore calm, connection, and care to the soundscape of our urban spaces.