MODERN TROPICAL HOMES
Casa del Puente is a tropical - modern home with single pitched roofs and a mixture of textures and wall finishes
The stairway has a river rocks finish and the second floor walls are in Teak The living room has double height ceiling with a light metal bridge crossing the space and with a lot of windows for both light and natural ventilation |
This house has been designed for the development called "Nosara Falls"
The design has classical modern lines with venetian stucco wall finishes The main area has natural ventilation as well as high ceiling allowing the generous sliding glass doors to be left open to a very nice terrace and swimming pool |
This house is at a cross road between modern and colonial style But most important about this house is its example of sustainable architecture. The design is based on a bio-climatic concept allowing the house to be naturally ventilated. The flat roofs are covered by grass, providing a natural heat protection. This system combined with high ceiling and heat chimney allows this house to be cool all year long without the use of AC |