By incorporating all our original concepts, this is our final Domus outcome. The whole house is raised off the ground, in an effort to keep the house cool, as well as protecting it from floods. We decided to give the permanent residents their own quarters (left side), and the visitors their own (right side), creating a 'v' shaped layout. Despite this separation, we ultimately wanted no hierarchy, which we resolved with a open deck area between the sleeping quarters, which included a kitchen and living areas. This central, neutral area was slightly lower than the sleeping areas, depicting a sense of unity.
We opted for a "butterfly" style roof, which provided ample shading for the extreme heat. Furthermore, it acted as a water collection device, feeding the water to tanks buried under the dwelling. The open communal area not only promoted a more social atmosphere, but was a place where the residents were able to embrace shade as well as cross ventilation.
We decided to use a louvred wall system, which was intended for not only privacy, but also adjustable levels of light/dark, and also for ventilation. Moreover, we created the walls with prefabricated materials which were designed in 1x1m panels, idea for transportation to our remote area, as well as ease of fabrication.
By replicating our lourved system with a western curved wall, we were able to protect the temporary residence from harsh sunlight as well as wind.
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