Tropical House Design Handbook 1st Edition

Tropical House Design Handbook 1st Edition by ETIK2A is a practical, beautifully presented guide for anyone designing or renovating homes in warm, humid climates. Whether you’re an architect, builder, developer or homeowner working in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, Central America or coastal Africa, this handbook translates climate-responsive principles into clear, actionable strategies.

Begin with instantly useful design ideas that prioritize comfort and durability: passive cooling, cross-ventilation, sun shading, raised floors, and material selection suited to salt air and heavy rains. The book balances big-picture tropical architecture concepts with hands-on advice for layouts, indoor‑outdoor living, verandas, landscaping for microclimates, and sustainable choices that reduce energy use and maintenance costs.

Visual thinkers will appreciate how real-world examples and design tips are distilled into replicable solutions for humid conditions and intense sun exposure. The text emphasizes local materials and culturally appropriate details so projects feel authentic and perform reliably in specific geographies—from humid equatorial zones to monsoon-prone coastlines.

For professionals seeking to improve project performance, and for homeowners wanting a home that breathes, cools naturally, and stands up to tropical weather, this first edition delivers both inspiration and practical guidance. Compact, authoritative, and design-forward, it’s an indispensable reference for tropical house design and sustainable living in warm climates.

Order your copy of Tropical House Design Handbook 1st Edition by ETIK2A today and start building homes that are beautiful, resilient, and perfectly adapted to the tropics.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.