Monday, April 29, 2019

Bioclimatic home curves for optimal daylighting and views in Chile

In an effort to beat the intense Chilean heat without compromising views of Santiago, local architectural firm Biourban Arquitectos has designed a bioclimatic home in La Reina that combines passive solar principles with high energy performance materials. Dubbed the H.D. House, the site-specific dwelling features two floors, each built of different materials with contrasting textures and colors, and optimized for thermal resistance. The H.D. House’s rectilinear lower floor is built with...

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/bioclimatic-home-curves-for-optimal-daylighting-and-views-in-chile
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