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Climate Responsive Design

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Climate Responsive Design

Project • By andblack design studioPrivate Houses

The Louvered House

Located in the harsh, arid landscape of Ahmedabad, The Louvered House by andblack design studio is a programmatic response to the challenges of climate and the increasing isolation of contemporary domestic life. The project reimagines the traditional relationship between the built form and the natural environment, prioritizing a lifestyle that is physically and visually tethered to the outdoors. Ishita Sitwala “The goal was to ensure a seamless interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces, making the house feel like an extension of its natural surroundings,” says Jwalant of how this bungalow in Ahmedabad came to be.  They are outgoing and warm—the kind of people who love to entertain and host—yet they al... More

Project • By Studio AM+pPrivate Houses

The Louvred House

Set within the dense, tree-lined streets of Chennai, The Louvered House is a five-bedroom residence designed as a calm, contemporary retreat for three generations of a family. Responding to the city’s hot-humid climate and vibrant urban fabric, the G+1 home negotiates its surroundings by turning inward, while its architectural expression outwardly balances solidity, rhythm, and lightness. Studio Para Studio Para Studio Para Studio Para The architecture is defined by clean horizontal lines, deep overhangs, and a restrained palette of stone, concrete, and timber. Facing west, the primary façade alternates between solid planes and vertical wooden fins, creating a rhythmic play of light and shadow while ensurin... More