climate

Tropical Modern houses are becoming one of the most popular residential architectural styles in many tropical regions. Houses using tropical modern principles are more responsive to their climate. However, they reflect the time and current construction technologies that exist today. Whether it is perched on a cliff, looking over the beautiful ocean or nestled in […]

Designing a house in the tropics should always try to consider and respond to its region’s climate. This design approach is becoming increasingly relevant as climate change is projecting warmer temperatures in the future. As a result, designing a house to be more responsive to the tropics and its climate is essential.  When designing and

What is Tropical Architecture? Tropical architecture is the design that focuses and responds to the climatic conditions of the tropics. It studies the significant influences that impact architecture in tropical regions and develops passive strategies to lessen heat gain. It also encourages air movement through a home or building. Energy load consumption for cooling buildings