A house can be said to be comfortable if the atmosphere in it does not feel hot. By designing a good and planned ventilation system, you can avoid hot air in the house and bring fresh air to every part of it. Therefore, the ventilation system at home should not be made carelessly. You have to pay attention to aspects of Indonesia’s tropical climate. The goal is to create home decorations that allow air to enter the rooms and block the sun’s heat in such a way So, here are Arafuru’s suggestions for building a house that has a good ventilation system and is heat-resistant:
Pay Attention to the Building Layout to Overcome Hot Air in the House
Layout or plan is the arrangement of the rooms in the house. Considering that Indonesia has a tropical climate. The layout that is applied will have a big effect on the intensity of sunlight that can penetrate the house. It is recommended that the longest side of the house should face south or north so that the sun’s heat does not hit most parts of the house. Instead, avoid facing the longest side of this house towards sunrise or sunset. It should be understood, what is meant by the longest side is not the direction facing the house because there are buildings that are deliberately made elongated or wide. By applying the proper layout, hot air can be reduced by up to 50 percent.
Build Houses with Sufficient Spacing
Air movement in Indonesia has a tendency to travel at a low speed due to the humid tropical climate. Not surprisingly, the wind it causes is relatively small. That’s why you need to provide sufficient distance between the private house building and the houses around it. Preferably, the house is built right in the middle of the land area so that it leaves empty areas in front, right, left, and back as a distance. The existence of this empty area allows air to move more freely around the house so that the atmosphere in the interior feels cooler.
Cleverly Maximize Aperture in the House
To facilitate air circulation in the house, you can make proper openings. Our recommendation is to maximize openings in the north, south, or according to the direction of the wind in the area of the house. These openings can be large doors or windows.
Arrange the Layout of the Rooms
Room organization or room arrangements also need to be done to create a house that is not hot. The bedroom and living room should be placed on the east so that they get exposure to the morning sun which will maintain their health. Of the environment. Bathrooms and kitchens should be built to the west. So that they are exposed to the sun’s heat in the maximum amount. So that the environment is not humid. In addition, this area also functions as a shield to block the sun’s heat from spreading. To the middle of the room. For the layout of the middle part of the house. You can present a comfortable family room, considering that the room temperature in this part is relatively more stable.