Guz Architects has shared photos of a modern home they designed in Singapore, that was conceived as a multigenerational family house arranged around a large garden and an old rain tree which was protected and preserved.
The architects included passive cooling measures, which were integrated into the design of the house with large overhanging roofs to protect from sun and rain in Singapore’s hot humid climate.
Ponds and pools were also integrated into the design as were roof gardens, all to help passively cool the house.
Cross ventilation and the main circulation areas have been left unglazed so that the gentle breezes can drift through the house and prevent the build-up of heat.
The very large roof overhangs offer a practical solution to keeping the driving rain out, as well as the early morning, and late afternoon sun.
Inside the home, warm earthy materials were used to make the house feel more homely.
The water features are also present on the home’s upper floor, while the large expansive roof is covered with solar panels that largely power the house during the day.
