Passive Lab House: Sustainable Tropical Modernist Design

Designed by the renowned firm RAD+ar, the Passive Lab House in South Tangerang City, Indonesia, is a captivating exploration of tropical passive design in a postmodern urban context. This experimental house employs innovative techniques, such as overlapping void spaces, reflective pools, and strategically placed skylights, to create a comfortable microclimate without relying on active systems. The project's thoughtful integration of biophilic and tropical elements within a contemporary design language offers a promising solution to the challenges posed by unplanned urbanization. Read more ...Related:Six Mile Lake Cottage: Blurring the Lines Between Nature and DesignPáteo House: Reviving a 1970s Brazilian Colonial GemPatropi House: Airbnb-Ready Design with Charming Brazilian Flair