Architects: PITTA ARQUITETURABuilt Area: 177m²
Tropical architecture is a variation of architecture in the tropics adapted to the subtropical climate. The main objective of tropical architecture is that sustainably constructed buildings fit into the tropical environment and cope with the tropical climate as much as possible.
The characteristics of tropical architecture are mainly due to the subtropical climate. To cope with the high temperatures and strong sunlight, buildings with tropical architecture mainly need to provide shade.
This can be achieved by the tension roof. This means that the roof area is larger than the building area to provide shade. Triangular roofs are another common method of heat dissipation.
The main reason for this is that they develop very fast thermal insulation, which prevents the sun’s heat from entering directly into the room. Building triangular roofs are common, especially in traditional houses.
With tropical architecture, the choice of materials must also be carefully considered. Indeed, the tropical climate is quite harsh for the materials.
Therefore, they must bring properties that insulate well heat, ventilate well and also withstand the rain. In addition to these criteria, sustainability also plays a major role.
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