Description
Villa Verde is a modern interpretation of the Indo-Portuguese style of building common in Goa, an extension to the vernacular style, that responds to the climate, context and the changing lifestyle of modern India. A new build, 5 bedroom courtyard house constructed using local load-bearing stone techniques modified to incorporate contemporary British detailing.
Through cleverly enhancing the local building details with bioclimatic strategies the house is able to successfully maintain a comfortable temperature, in spite of the surrounding heat. For example, a modified radiant barrier has been used which doubles as a water-proofing layer. A courtyard with a water body and plants create a microclimate that actively modifies the internal temperature.
