The British in India created a beautiful architectural legacy. The most aesthetically pleasing and functionally beautiful bungalows, cottages, out-houses in the plains, on the hill stations, British built the most beautiful India I would never see. Our own indigenous community of Vishwakarmas built houses for the entire Indian Subcontinent. my favorite south India houses with inner courtyard and the main door with raised platform porch where people slept during summer called Padasaale, Thinnai. I love this design for tropical climate.. lots of sun light.
I live in Brazil, where houses used to be open to the outside, with large varandas and people spending most of their time in the backyard. Now, the houses here are looking more and more like plastic surgery clinics, not only visually, but also aseptic, characterless and closed to the outside. People now, even the poorest, spend more and more time in malls and the air conditioning unit has become a consumer dream for Brazilians. Here's the progress...
As a 'sustainable' architect, I totally agree with the speaker. I live in a tropical/subtropical climate, and have seen how modern architecture/construction and materials are totally unsuitable for the tropical climate. I am working hard to learn from the traditional architecture in the local area and re-create more climate conscious designs that fit the climate and the environment of the site.
Loved this talk. Makes so much sense for me in southern Africa where we live in concrete homes hot in winter & freezing in summer cos the designers never think about designing for the climate.
An excellent talk on what should be an emerging priority. The spread of cookie cutter style brick veneer houses complete with A/C's in Northern Australia has never made sense to me. Sure they are cheap and convenient to build but in the mid to long term they are a disaster. In recent years climate change has ramped up the need to re-evaluate housing too.
Excellent video and I have learned so much. What do you think about round houses in the tropics? I will be building in the Caribbean and I am thinking of building a round house.
Round walls deflect the wind in hurricanes/typhoons, and such houses are more likely to be standing after a big storm. In addition studies have found that a roof pitch of 7/12 is the best to withstand typhoon force winds. I also wish to build a house with round walls, but I will do it in the Philippines. Good luck with your adventure.
These ideas are badly needed across the tropics. Folks here in Costa Rica would benefit greatly, but everyone dreams of the lifestyles of the 'developed' countries. Even when what was here before was actually quite better.
I love when someone tries to make utopia out of blue. Tell a six people family they don't need bigger house with two bathrooms. Tell people they don't need privacy and spliting a house into day zone and night zone activities. Open a house for more insects and mosquitos. Tell people they should love sweat in very hot days and not to use AC when there is 35-40 C outside.
If you notice... opening the house for more insects could mean more interactions with our natural landscape environment. Thus, we can be more aware of what's happening & how we can help to improve it. Rather than stuff it under the rug. However, I do agree about a six family member household should have two bathrooms atleast.
As someone very much interested in passive house design for the tropics, I learned absolutely zero from this talk. She seems like a Karen just using the stage to spread ideology rather than give helpful information.
Architect Shameem Fantins ideas are that’s the need of the hour in Tropics! You inspire us.
What I like about this talk is that I immediately understand the message ie Less walls, more life
The British in India created a beautiful architectural legacy. The most aesthetically pleasing and functionally beautiful bungalows, cottages, out-houses in the plains, on the hill stations, British built the most beautiful India I would never see. Our own indigenous community of Vishwakarmas built houses for the entire Indian Subcontinent. my favorite south India houses with inner courtyard and the main door with raised platform porch where people slept during summer called Padasaale, Thinnai. I love this design for tropical climate.. lots of sun light.
Do you live in this house with inner courtyard? I am very interested in inner courtyard idea but I wonder how does it deal with rain.
I live in Brazil, where houses used to be open to the outside, with large varandas and people spending most of their time in the backyard. Now, the houses here are looking more and more like plastic surgery clinics, not only visually, but also aseptic, characterless and closed to the outside. People now, even the poorest, spend more and more time in malls and the air conditioning unit has become a consumer dream for Brazilians. Here's the progress...
What a gem she is.. aware of whats most important, Connection.
As a 'sustainable' architect, I totally agree with the speaker. I live in a tropical/subtropical climate, and have seen how modern architecture/construction and materials are totally unsuitable for the tropical climate. I am working hard to learn from the traditional architecture in the local area and re-create more climate conscious designs that fit the climate and the environment of the site.
“Least House Necessary” is such a beautiful idea
Thank you for a very clear, honest, practical and meaningful presentation.
Loved this talk.
Makes so much sense for me in southern Africa where we live in concrete homes hot in winter & freezing in summer cos the designers never think about designing for the climate.
Same in Brazil.
You mean hot in summer and freezing in winter right?
Brilliant!!! Just bought 100ha of north QLD and can't wait to get building.
An excellent talk on what should be an emerging priority. The spread of cookie cutter style brick veneer houses complete with A/C's in Northern Australia has never made sense to me. Sure they are cheap and convenient to build but in the mid to long term they are a disaster. In recent years climate change has ramped up the need to re-evaluate housing too.
Less walls more life
Less walls more liiifeeee
Wow I am impressed!!! Look forward to more.
Excellent video and I have learned so much. What do you think about round houses in the tropics? I will be building in the Caribbean and I am thinking of building a round house.
Round walls deflect the wind in hurricanes/typhoons, and such houses are more likely to be standing after a big storm. In addition studies have found that a roof pitch of 7/12 is the best to withstand typhoon force winds. I also wish to build a house with round walls, but I will do it in the Philippines. Good luck with your adventure.
Good primer on tropical design. Cheers!
Nicely presented. Wonderful ideas to be put into practice.
These ideas are badly needed across the tropics. Folks here in Costa Rica would benefit greatly, but everyone dreams of the lifestyles of the 'developed' countries. Even when what was here before was actually quite better.
Hey great talk is there any way to have a chat with you? Got a project coming soon an need some advice
We build houses in cairns that have the heighest profits for builder's. The average 200m2 dogbox that kenfrost builds makes them 50k
so, so true!
the toilet is too far from the bedroom? wondering, how do you pee in the middle of the night? not convenience.
I love when someone tries to make utopia out of blue. Tell a six people family they don't need bigger house with two bathrooms. Tell people they don't need privacy and spliting a house into day zone and night zone activities. Open a house for more insects and mosquitos. Tell people they should love sweat in very hot days and not to use AC when there is 35-40 C outside.
You should have stayed in Melbourne
If you notice... opening the house for more insects could mean more interactions with our natural landscape environment. Thus, we can be more aware of what's happening & how we can help to improve it. Rather than stuff it under the rug. However, I do agree about a six family member household should have two bathrooms atleast.
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When the title is grammatically incorrect, you're off to a bad start...
i dont think a robber care about you life
As someone very much interested in passive house design for the tropics, I learned absolutely zero from this talk. She seems like a Karen just using the stage to spread ideology rather than give helpful information.