Hot humid climate house design

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.

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Architecture in Hot and humid climate - Download as a PDF or view online for free

Passive House Principles for Hot Humid Climates - Download as a PDF or view online for free

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.

Double roof structures, one to keep out the rain and one to shelter from the sun. We see this strategy used in Australia and other desert regions, but it has a lot of potential for use in a hot humid climate as well.

Building Orientation for Optimum Energy

Shading according to climate-specific responses is an effective way to reduce energy consumption in buildings and improve...

The "Dog Trot" house is a unique and eco-passive way to live in hot, humid climates

Figure 6: Compilation of various design recommendations. - "Social Housing in Costa Rica's Warm Humid Climate Strategies & considerations for passive design"