Villa 921 - Exterior

This house was built to face the strong tropical storms present in the region. The roof was designed to allow the heavy rain to fall freely- stopping it from puddling on top and causing structural damage- and cleaning the windows in the process.

A series of removable plastic canopies protect the most vulnerable sides of the house during typhoons; the west side of the house is protected by large eaves, which shield that side of the house from the harsh sunlight. The windows of the project were strategically placed to create an artificial airstream if opened at the same time, passively cooling the house.