Architectural Design for the Tropics
Providing Knowledge, Resources And Inspiration To Design, Build And Maintain A Home In The Tropics.
Featured Image: The Reserve House by Metropole Architects
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10 Amazing Courtyard House Designs And Plans
Your beautiful courtyard house can make your home feel like a private oasis. A courtyard…
House Immerses Itself In Surrounding Vegetation
Designed by: Vertebral. Embracing the natural vegetation surrounding your house is a fantastic part of…
Addition To Sub-tropical House In Taringa Preserves Character
Designed by: Shane Marsh Architects. Designing an addition for a house can come with challenges….
House Opens Out To Amazing Panoramic Views
Designed by: OFFICE AT Co., Ltd. The fantastic views from this home significantly influence the…
Red Brick Influences House Design
Designed by: Andyrahman Architect. The beautiful red brick dominates the front façade of this house….
Stacking Roof Gardens Adds Greenery To Urban House
Designed by: VTN Architects. Introduction This fantastic house adds greenery throughout by using a series…
Pererenan House Brings Bali’s Tropical Landscape Inside
Designed by: Alexis Dornier. Pererenan, Bali has impressive landscapes. This Pererenan house creates seamless connections…
Jalousie Windows
Jalousie windows are one of the most effective windows for providing natural ventilation. In warm…
Queenslander House Creates Ground Connection
Designed by: Bones Studio and Room by Room. A traditional Queenslander house is not known…
Cross Ventilation: Best Strategies and Benefits
Cross ventilation is one of the most effective ways of naturally cooling a house. Houses…
Metro Manila House Embraces Garden Landscape
Designed by: PXP Design Workshop Co. The primary aim of this Metro Manila house was…
Sustainable Home Design Ideas From Industry Professionals
In our world today, we have many issues that challenge our lives, homes and communities….
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7 Strategies For Designing A House In the Tropics
Designing a house in the tropics should always try to consider and respond to its…
11 Considerations for Building Resilience Home Design
Building resilience has become a major discussion point recently. Creating homes and buildings that are…
Sustainable Architecture In The Tropics
You have probably heard the term sustainable architecture before and may be considering creating your…
4 Ways To Make Building A House More Affordable
Building a more affordable house can be a major challenge. People are often searching for…
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What Is Tropical Architecture?
What is Tropical Architecture? Tropical architecture is the design that focuses and responds to the…
5 Characteristics Of A Tropical Modern House
Tropical Modern houses are becoming one of the most popular residential architectural styles in many…
Tropical Architecture Is Sustainable Architecture
In many ways, tropical architecture is a form of sustainable architecture. They are a lot…
5 Strategies For Building Tropical Houses: 2030 and Beyond
Around the world, the year 2030 has become a crucial target for many aspects of…
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Two Double Roof Houses on Narrow Lot
Designed by: OFFICE AT Co., Ltd. These two double roof houses are located on a…
Passively Cooled Home In A Tropical Garden Setting
Designed by: POD (People Oriented Design) The idea of a passively cooled home nestled in…
Addition To Sub-tropical House In Taringa Preserves Character
Designed by: Shane Marsh Architects. Designing an addition for a house can come with challenges….
Bamboo House In Vietnam Adds Greenery To Urban District
Design by: VTN Architects. “Bamboo House” in Ho-Chi-Minh City, Vietnam, creates a comfortable living space…
Stacking Roof Gardens Adds Greenery To Urban House
Designed by: VTN Architects. Introduction This fantastic house adds greenery throughout by using a series…
Pererenan House Brings Bali’s Tropical Landscape Inside
Designed by: Alexis Dornier. Pererenan, Bali has impressive landscapes. This Pererenan house creates seamless connections…
Stacking Roof House With Garden Blends with Context
Designed By: AD+studio. The surrounding context was the inspiration for the stacking roof and form…
Single-Storey House Preserves Existing Fruit Trees
Designed By: Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados. The site for this new single-storey house had…