Find design inspiration from these amazing projects. They look at examples of architectural designs from tropical and sub-tropical regions across the world. Explore various approaches to residential architectural designs that respond to their tropical climates.
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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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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Designed by: OFFICE AT Co., Ltd. These two double roof houses are located on a narrow lot, close to the centre of Bangkok. However, despite the restriction of the narrow lot, the architects created as big a green space as possible. In addition, their raised floor is a nod to the traditional Thai stilt houses.
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Designed by: NO Architects Designers and Social Artists Location: Kollam, India | Latitude: 8.8932° N | This climate-responsive home is rooted in the cultural context of India. It is also climatically efficient and uses design strategies that respond to the hot, humid climate of Kollam. Photo: Redz Photography Inspiration Manjadi – The House of the
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Designed by: Metropole Architects. Overlooking a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean is The Reserve House by Metropole Architects. It is located in the sub-tropical region of Dolphin Coast, South Africa. The house is a combination of Tropical Modern Architecture with Futurist elements. It features a pitched combination roof with large overhangs. Thin cantilevering concrete
