Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

By Thu Huong   October 24, 2023 | 03:37 am PT
Located in the central province of Quang Ngai, the house was thoroughly planned to endure the locality’s severe heat, storms, and floods.
Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

It spans 112 square meters and serves as a recreational property for an architect’s family.

Red tiles cover the western side of the house and are placed away from each other to create a natural ventilation system. Combined with a roof made from palm leaves, the structure helps the house avoid sunlight in the afternoon.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

Spaces between the tiles also help bring natural light, winds, and fresh air into the house.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

The house is equipped with an outdoor pool, of which the water is sanitized using sea salt made at the province’s Sa Huynh beach.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

The eaves of the house are made from clear colorful plastic sheets, which absorb and reflect light into different colors.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

The vertical section of the house.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

A two-meter hall separates the outer walls and the core interior of the house. It also serves as a transition space which protects the inner part from the heat during hot days and from cold temperature during cooler days.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

The inside of the house is separated into a living room, a bedroom, and a restroom. The living room is equipped with a minimal amount of furniture, mainly made from natural wood.

Sliding doors are used to avoid crashes with walls on stormy days.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

A wood paneling wall is used as the boundary between the living room and the bedroom.

The bedroom is equipped with a wall cabinet to take the most advantage of the space.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

The restroom is divided into sections for different uses, including a toilet, a bathroom, and a sauna.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

The room is separated from outer spaces with two walls, one made from glass and the other made from tiles, which bring both natural light and fresh air inside.

Cool in summer, warm in winter: house adapts to outside temperature

The floor plan of the house. The house was completed in 2022.

Photos courtesy of PhuDao studio

 
 
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