Maison Paradis
"Designing a family home adapted to the tropical climate, operating with natural ventilation and energy efficient"
Project in progress
Location: Brittany, France
Lead architect
Private client
Humid tropical climate under the influence of the trade winds
Average temperatures:
26-27°C in summer, 21-22 °C in winter
Rainfall: ~800–900 mm, peaks during the wet season
Wind: ~18km/h predominantly south-west, trade winds in southern winter
High relative humidity (80%), intense during the rainy season
Risk of tropical cyclones, erosion, heavy rainfall and flooding
In the south of Réunion Island, caressed by the trade winds, the bioclimatic house is designed to function with natural ventilation, promoting continuous and cross-ventilation. Its optimized location and openings allow it to take advantage of the site's airflow while protecting it from excessive solar heat gain.
Simple and energy-efficient, the villa is functional and adapted to the family's needs. The materials and construction methods contribute to passive thermal regulation, limiting the need for mechanical systems.
The outdoor spaces, designed as true extensions of the home, fulfill everyone's need for escape and provide a cool oasis, conducive to summer comfort. The vegetable garden, the ornamental plant patio, and the children's garden each play their part in the overall balance of the house.
The master suite, deliberately set apart from the living areas and the children's flow of movement, guarantees privacy and tranquility. Protected from public space, the house asserts itself as a haven of peace, in constant dialogue with its climatic and landscaped environment.
