INSTEAD of conventional windows, this semi-detached house has an unusual frontage with a staggered, golden metal profile of scalloped panels and perforated screens. This two-storey “skin” actually ...

Cuckoo House in Vietnam, designed by Tropical Space, ... Half of this area forms a large outdoor courtyard, ... has form with using these strategies to bring natural ventilation into its designs.

“One of our design approaches to this house is we offset 3ft (0.9m) on the left and right (along the courtyard and the kitchen respectively) to accommodate skylights, green landscaping and ...

A cluster of cement- and stone-covered volumes conceal a garden of bushy grass, palm trees and colourful plants that architect David Guerra has created at the centre of this house in southeast Brazil.

With the right planting choices, thoughtful design, and a touch of creativity, even the smallest courtyard can be transformed into a vibrant tropical retreat – no passport required.

Thus, the designer focused on implementing both tropical and sophisticated modern Thai design concepts. The central courtyard design epitomises the traditional Thai house and gives rise to the ...

The courtyard and greenery seen at Light Box house. Both the houses meet the needs of multigenerational living within a tropical living environment. Photo: Jean Chai ...

The layout wraps around a courtyard which acts as an oasis, providing natural light, ventilation and a connection to the surrounding rainforest. Related: Low-Impact Bryden House is a Sustainable ...

"Inspired by tropical modernism, the design incorporates minimalist lines and natural textures, enhanced by the raw beauty of wood, stone, and concrete," TAB founder Uvais Subu told Dezeen.

The new line of homes in downtown Naples has a picturesque, tropical island image. Spanning an entire block in the heart of Naples, Jumby Bay is unique not only in its design, but in the span of ...

The abundance of plants adds a tropical resort vibe. The bathrooms are open to the sky, with a veil of greenery for privacy. The couple highlight their house's structural elements by leaving the ...

Completed in 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Images by Pedro Pegenaute . For a private residence in Singapore, Shanghai-based architecture firm Neri & Hu Design and Research Office pays homage to ...