Out of Africa: The Rise of the Thatched Roof South African John Roston Smith specializes in thatched roofs, which are gaining popularity in other parts of the world. WSJ's Patrick McGroarty visits ...

In The Gambia, metal-roof houses were hotter during the day than thatched-roof houses. After 24 h, the mortality of Anopheles gambiae, the principal African malaria vector, was 38% higher in ...

At first glance, Dorte Mandrup's design for the Wadden Sea Center seems to mimic the landscape. Its low height, its horizontal lines and, above all, its materiality make it a modern building in ...

William Cahill has thatched roofs all over the world, from his native Ireland to Africa and in this country from Boston to California. His first time in Pittsburgh, he put a roof over his head. "It's ...

Thatched roofs may be synonymous with traditional architecture, but this roundup points to a revival of the age-old craft in contemporary buildings across the globe. Used to create thick, insulating ...