Italian design studio PAT works together with fellow architect Ferdinando Fagnola on the Falcon House renovation project that is located on Kenya’s Manda Island. The holiday home is defined by open-air bedrooms and terraces that are raised to overlook the lush surroundings over the treetops.
The self-sufficient building provides its water and electricity with passive cooling systems that don’t need to rely on air conditioning. Co-founder of PAT, Andrea Veglia explains the renovation and how the cooling system functions, stating “The rooms are sheltered by corrugated metal canopies and fitted with adjustable wooden louvers, creating a simple yet effective climate control system.” The cast concrete makes up the flooring, which contributes to temperature regulation as well.
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