" Experience the beauty of tropical living in our small house, boasting a spacious 140 sqm area that blends harmoniously with nature's elements. "
CHON is an architectural design of 130 square meters house located at Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi. The owner intends to build a small retirement house in the surrounding garden area. This house must meet two requirements: 1. The house must be comfortable without using an air conditioning system. 2. The house must meet the needs of living and usage of the elderly.
In terms of thermal comfort in the house, Too Architects focus on making the house airy and well ventilated by adopting the concept of design "Tropical Architecture". Make the space in the house have "Thermal Comfort", with openings on all sides of the house for good air ventilation. The second floor area has a high ceiling along the gable roof. High ceilings are a good solution to heat problems. Because hot air will rise up and be replaced by cold air, keeping the house cool all the time.
The use of space in the elderly's home is another issue that the owner attaches great importance to. The design team pays attention to details in every area of the house. Whether it is the bathroom, which is often the area where accidents occur most among the elderly. Non-slip materials are selected, handrail in corridor to various materials of standardized house suitable for the living of the elderly
Because the owner is very fond of natural materials in construction. The design team therefore chose to use wood material in all interior areas of the house to create a feeling of comfort in the interior space. In addition, the exterior also uses stone as a material to cover the exterior surface. Natural materials will reduce the temperature of the house, helping to cool the house and increase the comfort of living in the house as well.
