Designed By: Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados. The site for this new single-storey house had several existing fruit trees on it. This home is in a garden neighbourhood in São Paulo, Brazil. Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados were the architects for the single storey Casa das Jabuticabeiras or Jabuticabeiras House. It has a floor area […]
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Making outdoor spaces and nature part of tropical homes is ideal. Our tropical climate and natural environment make spaces for outdoor living beneficial in many ways. In tropical climates, the outdoor temperature does not get so low that it would make being outside unbearable. These regions enjoy a mild temperature range during the day and
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Having a double roof system can help create a much cooler house. A double roof can significantly reduce the heat gain in your home through the roof. Hence, this lowers your indoor temperature and reduces the need for air conditioning. (Note in this article, the term double roof refers to using two roof layers as
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Design by: VTN Architects. “Bamboo House” in Ho-Chi-Minh City, Vietnam, creates a comfortable living space on a tight, narrow lot. The house uses bamboo to add greenery in a dense urban district. Hence, these bamboo plants create vegetation that is seen both from the street and inside the house. VTN Architects did the design of
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Designed By: BetweenSpaces. When you approach this home, the beautiful terracotta brick jali wall is the first thing that greets you. This brick jali fence provides privacy from the street. In addition, its design allows natural ventilation to flow through the front courtyard and into the home. Site and Context Cuckoo’s Nest is in a
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Wind forces can have devasting impacts on your home. The wind forces during a storm or hurricane can cause your home to fail in several ways. It is essential to ensure that your house is best prepared to withstand the effects of tropical storms and hurricanes in tropical climates. Hence, it is a significant consideration
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Designed by: Metropole Architects. Tinderwood, in Zimbali Coastal Resort, is a luxury home that sits on a gentle hill overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Zimbali Coastal Resort in Ballito, South Africa, combines a lush coastal forest, beaches and panoramic views of the ocean. This stunning location is the setting for the luxury home by Metropole
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Designed By: AD+studio. This upper floor addition adds a master bedroom suite to this Vietnamese home. The roof over the upper floor addition characterises the Umbrella House. It provides shade while allowing a wide, open view. Architects, AD+studio did the design for a young couple with a simple lifestyle. The site is in the Phú
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The roof of a house is typically the most exposed to solar radiation. Therefore, choosing the right roof in hot tropical climates is essential to minimise the heat coming into your home. A roof is an essential part of a house or building. In the tropics, places of shelter can get away without having windows,
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There is a wide range of wall materials out there for constructing a home in the tropics. Different materials have various properties and will perform differently. In hot, humid tropical climates, your wall materials need to perform a variety of functions. Walls provide shelter and security for a home or building. They protect you from
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