Take a tour of this sustainable home

The architecture firm Palma has built a compact holiday home on the Pacific coast of Mexico that is inspired by the traditional architecture of the area. The home uses natural materialsdried palm leaves, straw and stone to keep the indoors cool even on the hottest days.

What makes this building unique is its layout: the structure is divided into two parts by a terrace with a round void in the roof. Designed specifically for yoga and meditation, the skylight not only lets the sun into the room, but also promotes natural ventilation.

On one side of the house is a bedroom and on the other is a living room connected to a small kitchen. Both buildings have a palapa roof, typical of the tropical town of Litibu. The tall canopy made of palm leaves provides excellent weather protection and prevents the room from overheating. In addition, the architects covered the walls with special pigmented plaster, which helps avoid moisture accumulation, which is especially important for a coastal area.

Although the building is only 538-square-feet in size, almost all rooms have direct access to the garden, which makes the home seem larger and limitless.

This article first appeared in AD Russia

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