Modern architecture is the one of the most common styles we can find in our cities. It emerged as a response to Modernism with its extensive use of ornamental and symbolic elements- and it is characterized by its functional and geometrical style. Modern architecture reached its pinnacle in the famous Bauhaus school of architecture and the International Congresses of Modern Architecture. But what has really made modern architecture unique is its international dimension, for it has extended throughout Europe, North America, South America and even Asia, generating, in this way, several versions of the movement.
Throughout the years, this architectural style has evolved greatly, mainly and it has become the highest form of modern vernacular architecture. The differences between each building not only arise due to cultural values but are also related to climatic conditions -which ultimately, of course, have a very important impact in local customs- generating unique variants within the style. This is the case of “tropical modern” architecture: a form of design based on modern architecture, but which considers the specific needs that emerge due to the environment. These needs range from the selection of the building materials to the certain way of configuring interior spaces according to ambient temperature, humidity levels and the surroundings of the building.
BENEFITS OF TROPICAL HOUSE DESIGN
· Light-colored exteriors. The first thing one would notice about tropical-inspired houses is that their exterior walls always come in pale colors like white, gray or beige—a characteristic that is reflected in Trava’s model houses. That’s because colors on the lighter end of the spectrum cause heat waves to bounce away from a house’s walls. In contrast, dark-colored walls absorb heat, giving way to rising temperatures within a building.
- Insulated building envelopes. Low-thermal conductive materials (such as clay for roof tiles) reduce heat gain, meaning the house will cool faster and lessen the need for appliances such as air conditioners. The insulating material can be purchased separately, though there are houses that already have it installed, to begin with.
· Green (or Green-inspired) surroundings. Last, but certainly not the least, is the feature that is most closely associated with tropical architectural designs: Greenery. If the house isn’t already in an area filled with lush, native vegetation.
FEATURES OF MODERN TROPICAL DESIGN
· Tropical engineering works to realize warm consolation through the utilize of plan components, such as sunshades, cavity dividers, light racks, overhangs, roof and divider cover and indeed shading from trees.
- External shading. Another distinctive feature of the tropical architectural design is the shading outside the house. Whether it’s in the form of the brise-soleil (sunshades), overhangs, or plants and trees, external shading also helps to lower internal temperatures. Also, the brise-soleil adds a nice aesthetic touch to even the simplest-looking residence.
- Easy ventilation control. The beauty of houses with a tropical architectural design is that the ventilation can be adjusted depending on the time of the year and what direction the wind is blowing from. For example, if the wind is coming in from the north, its velocity can be increased by simply opening the window on the opposite side.
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