Vertically green house facades ensure an attractive look and regulate the heat

In today's article we would like to present you the I-House in Samut Prakan, Thailand, which stands out at first glance with its extraordinary, vertically green house facade. The attractive I-shaped residence spans 228.0 m² and was designed by Gooseberry Design Architects in 2017.

The I-House is located in the densely populated residential area of ​​Samut Prakan, which is why it owes its specific I-shape. Due to the limited space available, the architects for thisHouse with a gable roofdesigned a specific floor plan with an inner courtyard and adapted it to traditional Thai houses.

Due to the tropical climate, the architects decided on a special brick system that functions as a vertically green house facade. This unique facade system regulates solar radiation and heat and ensures natural ventilation of the living spaces through the inner courtyard. The vertically green house facade has been given special importance in the sense of ecological building.

Diegreen facadeNot only protects against heat and cold, but also filters noise, dust and pollutants. The vertical green space generates oxygen and improves air quality. This interesting green facade in an urban environment is undoubtedly a real eye-catcher and enhances the otherwise simple white facade. The central courtyard acts as a spatial link between the public and private areas. Thanks to the inner courtyard, all rooms have a beautiful view of the countryside.

Now let's take a look inside the Thai I-House. The rooms in the residence are distributed over two levels. On the ground floor there is the living and dining area, as well as the parking space and the inner courtyard. The second floor houses three bedrooms with their bathrooms. The living rooms are flooded with light and comfortably furnished.

The bright living area with the large couch offers comfortable seating with a view of the courtyard. The high glass front facing the inner courtyard can be opened completely, allowing the boundaries between indoor and outdoor areas to merge. The living area is practically divided and offers space for a long desk on the wall that serves as a workstation.

The color choice here was light and natural tones. Light parquet floors and cupboard fronts make the room look airy and spacious. The wall unit, which offers enough storage space, fascinates with an integrated shelf. Its step-like lines and attractive lighting create a great decorative accent in the room.

The beige-brown color concept is also continued in the kitchen and dining area. The material used in this room is natural stone, which gives this area an elegant touch. The kitchen islandwhite marblewith gray veins fits perfectly into the natural-looking interior and provides a stylish and individual flair. The trendy material harmonizes perfectly with the light wood.

An accent wall in slate gray creates a great contrast that brings a certain dynamic into the room. To create a unified overall picture, pendant lights above the dining table were chosen in the same color as the accent wall. As with every other room in this residence, you can enjoy the fresh air and the great view from the dining table. Thanks to this closeness to nature, you can take a break from the hectic city life and spend your free time with your family in peace.

Stairs from the inner courtyard lead to the private rooms on the second floor. The floating staircase acts as a beautiful and elegant design element in the I-House. The staircase is attached to the concrete wall and is equipped with thin metal rods that give it a chic look. The light exposed concrete wall provides a perfect backdrop for the modern staircase and highlights it perfectly.

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