House of the Island
As I have been working on a few projects in the Caribbean (including modular and site built), I have been studying architecture on the islands. I was happy to see this project by A-cero Architecture in the Dominican Republic.
Their approach to maximizing breezes while being strategic with sunlight through the use of the curved roof scoops is refreshing. Through the use of local Colraline stone and soft roof and wall lines have the house feel like it is merely an extension of the land, sculpting in plenty of indirect light, but shading out unwanted direct light. It would have been nice to also see some integrated PV and water catchment systems be incorporated into these shapes and design, but I still love it.
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Make take-out nights a waste-free event by asking restaurants to hold the plastic utensils and condiment packets...
