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Journal

Notes from the site.

Occasional writing on construction, sustainability and craftfrom our project directors and studio.

Building for the tropics: what a Sri Lankan facade should really do

SustainabilityMay 12, 2026

Building for the tropics: what a Sri Lankan facade should really do

Passive shading, cross-ventilation and material choices that keep operating costs low for the next fifty years.

How a live-site hotel refit finished two weeks early

Case StudyApril 28, 2026

How a live-site hotel refit finished two weeks early

A behind-the-scenes look at the Meridian programme and the sequencing decisions that made it possible.

The quiet revolution of modular joinery in Sri Lanka

CraftApril 04, 2026

The quiet revolution of modular joinery in Sri Lanka

Why our fit-out teams are moving off-siteand what it means for quality, waste and lead times.

Zero-harm on site: the checklist we won't compromise on

SafetyMarch 19, 2026

Zero-harm on site: the checklist we won't compromise on

A look at Greystone's daily safety ritual and the audit that keeps it honest.

Reclaimed teak, done right

MaterialsFebruary 22, 2026

Reclaimed teak, done right

Sourcing, drying and finishing reclaimed hardwood so it earns its place in a modern home.