Artful Tropical House, How to Build a Forest Atmosphere for Your Home?

Rumah Tropis Berseni. Source: Architizer

Artful tropical houses are located in tropical countries such as Southeast Asia, of course we are no stranger to this type of house model. Are you ready to build a forest atmosphere in your home? Read to the end of this article!

Tropical? What is that?

Tropical House. Source: Enchanting Costarica

The word tropical means the condition of an area located near the equator, where the area has two seasons and there is abundant sunlight throughout the year. Indonesia is an example of a country with such a climate. As a result of these climatic conditions, community-made building styles can also be affected. Buildings and houses are made and adapted in such a way that it is comfortable to live in tropical areas where there is a lot of radiation and rain. Tropical buildings are made by adapting to natural conditions and the environment in the tropics. Besides being comfortable, the modern tropical house model allows residents to get natural lighting. You can also freely play with the natural atmosphere without having to go to natural attractions to enjoy this tropical atmosphere.

Architectural Characteristics of Artful Tropical Houses

Characteristic Tropical Architecture. Source: Cold Well Banker Costarica

Because it is specially designed with natural elements, tropical architecture focuses on ventilation, integration and climate issues. Made by adapting to the environment, this design displays organic elements functionally as well, for example the yard filled with plants to cool the atmosphere of the building. The main characteristic of this modern tropical building lies in the roof which usually uses a triangular roof, wide oversteps, shade, gardens and shady trees, and of course the choice of building materials used.

What is the Picture of Tropical House Architecture?

Many architects of the world have used this building design as an idea for a tropical building with a modern culture. Due to the free design and detailed ornamentation, they made modernist ideas to create an open and beautiful living space. An example is the Modern Tropical House The Sun House in Singapore by Guz Architects.

The Sun House karya Guz Architects. Source: Archiexpo

Then there is The Tangga House which is also in Singapore by Guz Architects.

The Tangga House karya Guz Architect. Source: Sumatra Zone

There is also a Contemporary Villa in Bali by Word of Mouth Architecture which is no less modern.

Villa Chameleon karya Word of Mouth Architecture. Source: Archdaily