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TROPICALLY DESIGNED RESIDENTIAL

Tropical Design

The architectural design of traditional Filipino homes, such as the Bahay na Bato and Bahay Kubo, emphasizes natural ventilation through large windows and high ceilings. This design ensures wind flows freely throughout the house, creating a cooling breeze—a vital feature before the advent of modern cooling technologies.

Modern tropical design continues this tradition by incorporating environmental factors like sun, wind, and topography.

Residential houses today often utilize passive cooling techniques, inspired by the Bahay Kubo. Cross ventilation, or Wind Effect Ventilation, uses natural wind to cool interiors. Cool air enters through inlets and warm air exits through outlets, naturally increasing airflow and improving air quality without energy consumption.

Wind Effect Ventilation relies on natural elements to provide a comfortable indoor atmosphere, reducing operating costs and carbon emissions. It ensures that air circulates effectively within a building, optimizing cooling and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Located at Maria Cristina Arbor Village, Sta. Rosa de Lima Rd, San Juan, La Union, Philippines, the site coordinates are 16°40'22.96"N latitude and 120°20'03.4"E longitude. The project spans an area of 3,425 sqm and was noted for development on January 12, 2018.

The site is gently sloping from the front to the rear side of the lot and is situated at a road dead-end. The rear side of the lot faces a beach, providing scenic views. It is an inside lot with adjacent vacant lots, offering a serene and spacious environment for the residential development.

This concept blends functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, ensuring a comfortable and eco-friendly home in a tropical setting.