Miniature parks help keep Hanoi homes cool
A family in Dong Anh district (Hanoi) owns a large plot of land of up to 700 m2 but faces a disadvantage when the facade faces the hot West.
A family in Dong Anh district (Hanoi) owns a large plot of land of up to 700 m2 but faces a disadvantage when the facade faces the hot West.
Therefore, architects Hoang Thuc Hao and Do Minh Duc (Office 1+1>2) proposed a solution to build houses with sloping roofs and large balconies to overcome this drawback.
Therefore, architects Hoang Thuc Hao and Do Minh Duc (Office 1+1>2) proposed a solution to build houses with sloping roofs and large balconies to overcome this drawback.
In addition, the flora covering the eaves helps filter dust, turns hot wind into cool wind, and creates a different landscape.
In addition, the flora covering the eaves helps filter dust, turns hot wind into cool wind, and creates a different landscape.
The roof has two layers of insulation, reducing solar radiation.
The roof has two layers of insulation, reducing solar radiation.
The balcony on the 2nd floor overlooking the street has ornamental plants suitable for each location with excess or low light.
The balcony on the 2nd floor overlooking the street has ornamental plants suitable for each location with excess or low light.
The large glass wall system expands the view from the living room to the outside, increasing the ability to connect with nature.
The large glass wall system expands the view from the living room to the outside, increasing the ability to connect with nature.
In a land area of up to 700 m2, the homeowner built a 3-storey house on an area of 250 m2.
In a land area of up to 700 m2, the homeowner built a 3-storey house on an area of 250 m2.
The remaining area is reserved for a garden and ornamental carp pond.
The remaining area is reserved for a garden and ornamental carp pond.
Plants and water reduce indoor temperatures compared to those on the street.
Plants and water reduce indoor temperatures compared to those on the street.
The wall facing the garden in the middle of the house is designed to be softly curved.
The wall facing the garden in the middle of the house is designed to be softly curved.
Since completion and put into use, the house facing West consumes little energy, is cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
Since completion and put into use, the house facing West consumes little energy, is cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
Business owners are satisfied with the residence, which has a modern design but is still close to nature.
Business owners are satisfied with the residence, which has a modern design but is still close to nature.
Because the family has only 6 people, the architect arranged many airy common living spaces.
Because the family has only 6 people, the architect arranged many airy common living spaces.
First floor.
First floor.
2nd Floor.
2nd Floor.
Floor 3.
Floor 3.
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Photo: Do Minh Duc
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