Tropical climate house design

The “Handbook-Sustainable Building Design for Tropical Climates” considers the impact of the construction sector on climate change, estimating that the building stock that will be built in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050 will be three times greater than the current overall building stock of Europe. The purpose of the handbook is to offer an easy-to-use tool that provides general guidelines and basic information on the physics of buildings, together with all of the practical tools necessary for…

Designing a house in the tropics should respond to the climate. With climate change, designing a house to be more responsive, is essential.

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.

Traditional buildings in Indonesia make use of ‘passive’ cooling techniques. Being well ventilated, raised off the ground, and with shady verandas, their

The Acharapan House is located some 60 km west of Bangkok in the Baan Suan Kwan Estate a tranquil, bucolic landscape of paddy fields. The house is also referred to as the Pa Ji (Aunty Ji) House after its owner, Acharapan Paiboonsuwan, a popular Thai TV personality and veteran stage actress. The secluded site, located alongside a large pond flanked on two sides by drainage ditches, has been protected by the construction of berms on three sides to prevent flooding. The buildings are also…

Picture from the Article: 'Advice from an architect: 10 tips to create a cooler home'

BANGKOK / What presents itself as a Modern steel house draws its inspiration from the traditional homes and lifestyles of the locals.

Arcke designed an L-shaped house with passive solar design and tactile materiality to create engagement with the house, climate and land.

Project in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand posted by Housescape Design Lab