Learn about principles, characteristics, tips and general knowledge about designing and building a home in the tropics.
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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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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Slatted timber screens have grown in popularity over the last few years. Many tropical modern homes today seem to feature them prominently on the exterior façades. They often protect large, glazed windows and doors or screen an outdoor space. But are they a fad or are there great benefits to incorporating slatted timber screens into
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Smart home features for climate control have been gaining popularity in recent years. Automated systems for smart home climate control can be used to regulate your home’s indoor climate. This creates an indoor environment that is cool and comfortable for you in your tropical home. What Are Smart Home Climate Control Features? A smart home
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Passive strategies for thermal comfort is ideal in the tropics. Thermal comfort is a state we always want to be in. In homes in tropical climates, this can be achieved through passive strategies. However, they are many factors that go into determining your thermal comfort. What Is Thermal Comfort? Thermal comfort is essentially the level
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The open floor plan house concept has become popular over the years. Its association with modern/contemporary design has made open floor plan houses a common choice for homeowners. What Is an Open Floor Plan House? A house with an open floor plan removes walls separating some of the rooms. This combines two or more rooms.
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The house that I live in is situated on a property where the land on either side of the house is underused. This is a normal thing that occurs in many homes in our region and throughout the world. It is a by-product of suburban developments. Our homes sit in the middle of individual lots.
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The idea of having a tropical bathroom has an exotic allure to it. We imagine an outdoor bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, nestled in lush tropical vegetation. Think of birds singing and gentle breezes rustling the tree leaves. All that while you sit in the tub and let all your troubles melt away. Sounds
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In many ways, tropical architecture is a form of sustainable architecture. They are a lot of factors that go into creating sustainable architecture. However, I think tropical architecture that responds to its climate can address several sustainable design features. Many of these sustainable building design strategies are easy to add to your tropical home. What
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