Country houses usually are found in remote areas, therefore, they often demand placement strategies that respect the context and dialogue with the landscape while bringing more thermal comfort and natural lighting. Most of the time, these solutions bring passive strategies that, along with the choice of materials and construction techniques, can provide an even more sustainable project. Get to know seven Brazilian residences that are examples of this theme.
Serrana House had little cross ventilation and natural lighting. With internal alterations in the floor plan, Studio Coplanar allowed the constant entrance of natural light and gave the feeling of wider interior space. The alterations were: placing gardens alongside the interior areas, including an external service area at the back of the kitchen, and replacing the existing small opaque glass windows at the back of the house.
