heat sun control
Northern sun deep into the house/ Passive heating is provided by a two storey north facing void that allows sun to penetrate deep into the house, heating the thermal mass of exposed concrete floor and ceiling. Passive cooling is provided by windows located to catch breezes cooled by the courtyard plants and pond, while a two storey void facilitates natural heat removal through stack effect.
PRIVACY, SOLAR SHADE provided by the terrace’s sliding ipe screens.
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