The Story of “Superadobe” Architecture
Iranian architect Nader Kahlili fashions affordable, easily assembled housing out of sandbags and concrete for a surprsingly striking result.
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This story was originally published in Dwell’s June 2005 issue.
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Marc Kristal
An architecture and design author and journalist, Marc Kristal has written for Metropolis, the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Wallpaper, and numerous other publications.
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