Houses in Colombia: Shade, Ventilation, and Nature

Subscriber Access

For houses throughout the world, the barriers between the inside and outside of houses are solid and well-defined, allowing the spaces within the home to be protected from the weather conditions outside and made comfortable for the inhabitants inside. In countries like Colombia, which sit close to the equator and enjoy a warm, subtropical climate, temperatures average just above ideal thermal comfort.

Here we've compiled a selection of Colombian houses that demonstrate the use of natural ventilation, allowing them to incorporate the surrounding landscape in their interiors. Keep reading to take a look inside these 21 unique living spaces: 

Dos Aguas House / Cinco Sólidos

Content Loader

Image gallery

See allShow less
About this author
Cite: Baraya, Santiago. "Houses in Colombia: Shade, Ventilation, and Nature" [Casas en Colombia: Sombra, ventilación y naturaleza] 15 Mar 2021. ArchDaily. (Trans. Johnson, Maggie) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/958189/houses-in-colombia-shade-ventilation-and-nature> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.