Understanding the climatic conditions of a region is very beneficial to the designers and the occupants. Each region has its own list of elements and conditions which should be thought upon before effective designing. In this article, the measures to be taken for effective analysis and planning in hot and dry climates are covered.
Cross-ventilation is very important criteria for designing buildings in hot humid climates like in Kerala. When I think of cross ventilation, I think about Padmanabhapuram Palace which is the best example of traditional Kerala architecture. I think about the innumerable number of courtyards that it has.
Designing a house in the tropics should always try to consider and respond to the climate of their region. This is becoming increasingly relevant as climate change is projecting warmer temperatures in the future, which means designing houses to be more responsive to the tropics and its climate, is essential.
Completed in 2018 in Cape Paterson, Australia. Images by Warren Reed and Leo Edwards. The CORE home aims to change the way we think about affordable sustainable housing. Specifically designed for the Australian climate, the stylish,...
People who live in Florida or Texas often accuse energy-efficiency experts of having a cold-climate bias. They’re right: most energy-saving tips are written with cold-climate buildings in mind — perhaps understandably, since Americans spend about twice as much for residential heating as they do for cooling. Whatever the origins of this pervasive cold-climate bias, it’s time to rectify the situation with a few hot-climate design tips.