Garden House

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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Garden House

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Firm

bambuso.id

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2023

SIZE

3000 sqft - 5000 sqft

BUDGET

$50K - 100K

Nested on a slope, the garden house features a three-sixty degree view of natural surroundings. To the north is a virgin forest populated with tamarinds. The west façade consists of slanted glass panes to deflect afternoon sun. On a clear day, the bay of Kotajogo is visible from the wooden deck. The house is positioned to maximize cross air ventilation, thus mechanized air conditioning is unnecessary.

The walls were made of aerated concrete blocks, while the roof structure is made of bamboo. The bamboo poles are mainly of Dendrocalamus asper, thick-walled giant bamboo that is native to the island. The poles have been treated to resist pests, promoting the use of bamboo as permanent material. Concrete stairs with steel railings provide comfort and safety.

The bamboo truss is secured with bolts, allowing ample eaves and cantilevers. Under bituminous corrugated roof panels is flattened bamboo nadja, allowing the intricate truss exposed. The bamboo is tinted with acrylic coating in striking contrast with unfinished concrete and plaster. Wall infill are either of plastered nadja or just practical insect mesh, proving versatility of bamboo structure.

On the west end at the upper floor, the main bedroom has an afternoon terrace. On the other end are two guest rooms. In between are semi outdoor bath rooms and openings to a small patio. Structural grid is pinned at two-hundred forty by six hundred centimeters considering effectiveness with bamboo beams and truss design. The lower floor has a spacious dining area next to two kitchens. On the east side is a semi open carport.

The house is situated next to a chili orchard where sustainable farming is practiced. The area is classified as tropical savannah region. With merely three months of monsoon, every drop of water is precious, and wood is scarce. From the main roof plane, rainwater is collected and stored in an underground tank. A hand pump is installed at the verandah and secures full time access to second grade water.

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Garden House

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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bamboo garden house for the urban poor

Garden House

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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