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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Designed by: POD (People Oriented Design) The idea of a passively cooled home nestled in a lush tropical garden sounds like a paradise for many families. That is what the design brief called for in this home. “…an efficient, passively cooled family home in a tropical garden setting, made of honest, affordable materials that connected
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Terracotta has been around for centuries in art and architecture. As a building material, terracotta was prevalent in several regions across the globe. From Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, terracotta has been a significant aspect of many ancient civilisations. What Is Terracotta? Terracotta is a clay-based ceramic. It comes from firing that results in
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Designed by: BetweenSpaces. A deep-set veranda and slatted wooden screens can add amazing benefits to a tropical house. Verandas and wood screens provide sun shading to the interior spaces. They also offer privacy. “The most prominent element of the house is a 6ft deep veranda/balcony around the son’s bedroom on the south and south-eastern side
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Design by: VTN Architects. A rooftop garden house is a great idea in the tropics. Green roofs or rooftop gardens in a house replace some or all the land space the building takes up. Hence, this makes them an environmentally friendly and sustainable response. Project and Context “Thang House” was constructed in 2019 and is
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Designed by: Sabi Design. The Inside Out House is in the tropical city of Darwin, Australia. This house uses passive design strategies to ensure it remains cool in the hot tropical climate. Sabi Building Design did the design and Tropix Homes were the builder. Darwin is near the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia.
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Designed by: AD+studio. This 150m2 / 1,615 sq.ft. house renovation in Vietnam was for a retired couple. The main purpose of the renovation of “Half Roof House” was to create a more open and spacious house to invite and spend time with their children and grandchildren. They want to have the family over on special
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Designed by: Andyrahman Architect. A courtyard is an excellent way to cool a house in the tropics. Courtyard houses introduce natural ventilation, daylight and vegetation into the interior spaces. Located in the hot tropical city of Surabaya, Indonesia, Griyoase is a beautiful house designed by Andyrahman Architect. It is in the Kertomenanggal area in a
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Creating a strong indoor-outdoor connection in a home can have several benefits. In the tropics, an indoor-outdoor connection can have a significant impact on your home’s indoor environment. An indoor-outdoor connection has long been a standard part of traditional homes in the tropics. Middle to upper-class homes would usually have several doors leading out to
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Around the world, the year 2030 has become a crucial target for many aspects of our global society. These aspects include the building industry and influence what houses may look like in 2030 and beyond. Homeowners need to be building tropical houses that respond to our climate and environment. United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted
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