The impact of natural light such as daylight and sunlight is important in tropical homes. However, the type of natural light can have different impacts on tropical regions. Often, we want to ensure that our home has as much natural light as possible. Natural light is thought to be great for our physical and mental […]

A Louvre or Jalousie window has traditionally had several benefits in warm climates. Traditional homes and buildings in tropical regions often use jalousie or louvre windows. In warm tropical climates, a jalousie window is one of the best types of windows for natural ventilation. However, as air-conditioning became more popular in tropical regions, jalousies lost

Modern and contemporary style houses have made their way across the globe, including tropical countries. But what are contemporary houses? Are they the same as modern houses and how do they perform in tropical countries?  What Is Modern and Contemporary Architecture? Modern architecture is a style of architecture that gained popularity around the early to

Stack effect can be an effective natural ventilating system for tropical homes. It was once a popular strategy for vernacular homes in tropical regions. However, the stack effect strategy has lost a lot of its popularity in recent decades. What Is Stack Effect? Stack Effect is a buoyancy-driven ventilation system. It uses the density of

Is your house introverted and your site extroverted? No, I didn’t ask if you are introverted or extroverted, but if your house and your site were. Take a moment to consider what I could possibly be talking about. While you do that, also consider if your house’s personality suits your own. Does it suit your

During hurricanes, your roof is one of the most vulnerable areas of your home. In the aftermath of some hurricanes, you often see images with several homes missing their roof. If you live in the tropics, you have probably seen those hurricane preparedness videos where a roof goes flying off the top of a building,

Working from home has quickly become part of the new normal for many persons since the onset of COVID-19. Many of you have been looking for ways to create a home office or workspace to operate out of. You have been combing the internet, searching for ways to enhance our working from home experience to

The use of renewable energy sources in homes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of decades. Components of renewable energy systems are becoming more affordable. People are looking to reduce their dependency on the national electrical grid supplies and by extension, reduce their energy costs. Small island states in tropical regions are especially

You are setting out on a new home construction project. You wrote down all the must-haves for the design brief and you have agreed upon your home construction budget. However, when you get to your architect or design professional you realise that your design brief is bigger than your construction budget…by quite a bit. No