2024-12-11T17:04:37-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/142771361/architect-of-the-tropical-dies-at-80 Nam Henderson 2015-12-07T04:00:00-05:00 >2015-12-07T01:15:08-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/19/1951xt8wf93lnej4.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Using local materials whenever possible, including cement mined from local limestone mountains, he designed stylish buildings sensitive to their tropical island settings. He preferred natural ventilation to air-conditioning; he also liked to use natural light and incorporate gardens into his structures.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Thomas S. Marvel, died in early November, at his home in San Juan, P.R. He was 80.</p><p>For more read <a href="http://marvelarchitects.com/ny-times-thomas-s-marvel-architect-of-the-tropical-dies-at-80/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this</a>&nbsp;post by&nbsp;Marvel Architects (his son&nbsp;Jonathan Marvel is a&nbsp;Founding Principal). Also, check out an older&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/16/nyregion/an-architect-works-with-a-source-of-inspiration-his-father.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article</a>&nbsp;in NYT, which explores the relationship/partnership between father and son.</p>