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To keep Retrace climate-sensitive and responsive through holistic measures that reduce negative impacts towards climate change.
The home controls its environment
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All the openings are integrated to the courtyard. The courtyard enables cross ventilation in all rooms, even through the more spacious of homes.
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Sloped roofs project outwards to block direct sunlight on the walls, and to enable cooling and rainwater runoff.
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Due to the high heat gained on the walls of the villa, all sides of the sloped roof are projected outward to block direct sunlight.
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The projected areas are further divided into balconies. The spaces are also fitted with louvres and partitions to add a privacy layer.
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The immediate surroundings of the villa are covered with divisions to reduce the amount of indirect sunlight reflecting off the ground.
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The villa plan is extruded into a cuboidal form with a recession for the main door, increasing shade for the entryway.
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The south side of the villa is surrounded with a row of trees to prevent the evening sunlight from heating up the house.
The home controls its environment
Through a harmony of methodologies and materials under the practice of Logmodernism, a unique format of home emerges that uses its structure and surroundings to create its own climate.
The low-carbon lifestyle
When it comes to carbon emissions, Retrace looks at the whole picture — from construction to everyday living.
The use of Scandinavian pinewood
Replacing concrete with wood in construction can decrease the total emissions from material production and construction by up to 60%*
Source: Wood From Finland
Energy-efficient appliances
Everything from LED bulbs to energy-efficient refrigerators and washing machines are prioritised to reduce electricity consumption.
Optimising smart technology
Including smart thermostats and energy management systems to ensure energy usage based on real-time needs.
Reducing vehicle-reliance
Adopting and promoting a pedestrian-first approach, prioritising biking and walking over motorised vehicles.
Clever insulation and ventilation
Using multiple layers of wood and insulation in the roofs and floors which reduces heat gain in hot months, and heat loss in cold months — leading to efficient energy usage for temperature control.
Sustainable food practices
The ReNourish program, with its communal farming areas in each plot and shared resources through the Food Hub.
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Scattering the southern sun
The rows of trees around the home are lush, and planted at the south to diffuse the direct evening sunlight and heat.
Balancing the extremes
Wooden homes are intuitive and adapt to the weather outside so whether Hyderabad is glaring hot or freezing cold, the indoors remain just as comfortable.
ReClime
A Retrace Initiative
