What makes a house feel like a home? The answer can look surprisingly different depending on where you are in the world. Some homes turn inward around private courtyards, while others open themselves to the breeze or rise above the ground in response to the landscape beneath them.
These designs weren't simply matters of taste. Over generations, homes evolved alongside the people who lived in them. The way families shared space, sought privacy, welcomed others, and found comfort all influenced the buildings around them.
But today, houses around the world are increasingly starting to look alike, and we're losing a lot of what once made them unique.
So, what created those differences in the first place? What has survived, and what are we losing along the way? Click on to find out.