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HP-488 Masjid original front elevation

Eyl / climate-responsive design

Climate-Responsive Design in Eyl

Climate-responsive design places the openings, shading and roof so the house stays comfortable in its climate. This guide explains the ideas. Somdesign Architects designs for the local climate.

From first sketch to drawing set.Eyl

02 / Your location

climate-responsive design in Eyl.

Eyl is a coastal town on the Indian Ocean. For construction, the coastal salt and humidity point to corrosion-resistant finishes and good ventilation, with supply by road.

In Eyl, planning climate-responsive design means the coastal salt and humidity point to corrosion-resistant finishes and good ventilation, with supply by road. Somdesign Architects turns the brief and the plot into a drawing set issued for construction.

Project locationEyl

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Architectural design

Each client’s brief and plot become the first plan.

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Drawing sets

Plans, elevations, sections and renders, checked with the client.

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Design to construction

The set is issued for construction to Hill Development.

03 / HP-488 Masjid

From the drawing to the design.

Explore the original front elevation and architectural visualization of the same project.

HP-488 original front elevation
HP-488 · Sheet A-004 · Front elevation
Architectural presentation workspace

The studio process

Brief. Design. Hand to Hill.

Plans, elevations, sections and renders, checked with the client. The set is issued for construction to Hill Development.

04 / Your questions

Before we begin.

What is climate-responsive design in Eyl?

Placing the openings, shading and roof so the house handles sun, wind and rain well.

What should I consider when planning a house in Eyl?

Eyl is a coastal town on the Indian Ocean. The coastal salt and humidity point to corrosion-resistant finishes and good ventilation, with supply by road.

Why design for the climate?

A house that suits its climate is cooler, drier and cheaper to run.

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Tell us what you want to build.

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