V stands for View.
In a series of conceptually related designs, we propose new solutions for residential developments in Central America.
This design study for a private client in San Jose proposes a single family home overlooking the central valley of Costa Rica. The characteristic V shape of the upper floors responds to the building's spectacular site and view exposure.
The bioclimatic building design responds to the objectives of a passive house energy consumption pattern, using natural ventilation and roof overhangs for shading of the different programmatic volumes. The local "culture of the roof" (la cultura del techo) refers to the traditional basic shelter providing sun and rain protection from the tropical climate.
Credit
Oliver Schütte with Federico Rodriguez, Laura Jimenez and Alejandro Nunez.
San Jose, Costa Rica, 2007.