Singapore
Guz Architects
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
The project demonstrates how technology, planning and design can be applied sensitively to generate a comfortable, luxurious, yet sustainable family home.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
Photovoltaic cells and
solar water heaters are employed together with design for
passive cooling and cross ventilation to reduce
energy usage. Irrigation tanks and
roof gardens collect and
recycle rainwater; and the use of materials such as recycled teak and artificial timber adds warmth without compromising the finite resources of our environment.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
The house is laid out around a central water court that forms the focal point of the project. Lushly planted roof gardens surround this and add to the effect that nature is evident in every part of the house.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
Although the house is high tech – using state of the art EIB systems,
photovoltaic cells,
security systems – these are integrated discreetly and work with the
natural environment of the house rather than against it.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
This integration of technology and nature deserves special mention in a compelling design that could realistically become the model for sustainable living.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Patrick Bingham Hall |
The people
Architects: Guz Architects
Location: Singapore
Project area: 1,505 sqm
Project year: 2006-2009
Photographs: Patrick Bingham Hall
