With the evolution of Indian architecture, the footprints of vernacular architecture are on the way of extinction. Vernacular architecture is sustainable while considering the local climate, topography, culture and context. While designing Tarade house we at avartan architects and associates has emphasized on vernacular architecture while maintaining the cost effectiveness. This house is passive form of architecture with little damage to environment while maintaining cool climate within house irrespective of outside environment.
It's flanked corridors and veranda’s along with the desired landscape has been designed
1) to provide ample amount of light.
2) To provides cross-ventilation to home interiors at both the floors with double height hall.
3) Water body at the northeast direction keeps the environment cool and soothing while having lunch and dinners giving a surreal feeling to guests without use of any fan or ac in the dining area.
Contemporary roofs keep heat at bay also excludes any possibility of leakage during rainy seasons.
Team:
Firm name: avartan / Rohit Jagadale
Design Team: Nimitesh Ghodke