The Leaf House


Located in southern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Leaf House by Mareines + Patalano Arquitetura is perfectly suited for the hot and humid climate where it stands. The roof acts as a big leaf that protects the enclosed spaces of the home from the hot sun.

With no corridors, the inside and outside of the Leaf House almost appear to be fused. The verandas and the in-between open spaces allow trade winds from the sea to pass trough the building, providing natural ventilation and passive cooling. Rain water is harvested from the roof for re-use.

The architects see the design as low-tech eco-friendly solution that has the greatest impact. When designing the tropical beach house, the architects sought to enhance the interaction between man and nature, instead of separating them completely.













Mareines + Patalano Arquitetura's website
via [World Architecture News], [Homedsgn]

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Tags: Brazil, Mareines + Patalano Arquitetura, Rio de Janeiro, The Leaf House, architecture

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Comment by Hisham El Fata on June 3, 2011 at 1:16pm
Amazing
Comment by Alyssa Anda on June 3, 2011 at 11:48am
I totally want to live here!! :D fell in love with this house for sure :)
Comment by Henry Peemen on June 3, 2011 at 8:45am
AAAAAmazing
Comment by Ludauvick Geoffroy on June 3, 2011 at 7:36am
Did Nissan paid for that house?
Comment by writergeekdez on June 2, 2011 at 4:15pm
I want to go to there.
Comment by Jason Coulston on June 2, 2011 at 3:36pm
Woah.
Comment by sAm on June 2, 2011 at 3:06pm
Gorgeous!
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