The architect shows a simple tip to prevent heat in tube houses in summer, and in winter, it can also prevent cold

The weather in all three regions has been getting hotter in recent days, making many people feel tired and uncomfortable even when staying indoors.

Houses in Vietnam, especially townhouses, often have small areas and are mainly built in the form of tube houses, with only one facade. In the summer, indoor air has difficulty circulating, increasing discomfort and heat. Designing these houses to be both beautiful and fully functional and suitable for weather and climate conditions is a big challenge.

In episode 3 of Talkshow “House n Home”, architect Nham Chi Kien – Founder of APDI ARCHITECTURE architecture company said he is currently living in a tube house. Therefore, he had to combine many solutions to have the most airy and cool resting space possible.

The principle of “covering the summer in winter”: Cool summer, warm winter

Architect Nham Chi Kien always focuses on providing optimal microclimate solutions for projects, especially for houses in Hanoi – a place with a diverse climate with four distinct seasons and storms. uncomfortable humidity.

“The solution must definitely be flexible according to the seasons, covering the winter and opening the summer. That means in the cold winter you have to cover it up and in the summer you have to open it up to let everything ventilate. In most of the projects designed by us, microclimate solutions are always the top priority”_Architect Nham Chi Kien confided.

With his tube-shaped house, the architect also adheres to the principle that wind in will have wind out, especially in the summer, when the wind convections in common spaces as much as possible. However, in winter it must be closed.

For glass ceilings, he uses curtains that open and close to control the sun and wind. Regular pleated curtain models are quite cheap, starting from only a few hundred thousand dong, but users have to open/close them manually. If you want to upgrade to the automatic opening and closing type, the price will be about 5-8 million VND. Depending on needs and economic conditions, consumers can choose the type that best suits them.

Besides, when asked by admin Nghiep Nha Ha Linh about the skylight in the house, worried about the lighting causing heat, architect Nham Chi Kien said: “The large glass area will bring in a lot of light, but I Automatic blinds can be used. In addition, I will use glasses that reduce heat radiation, have 2 layers so that heat does not penetrate and have a color that is soothing to the eyes, without glare.”

However, the architect also notes that high quality materials will come with corresponding costs. For example, a glass panel can cost from 10 to 20 million VND per square meter. However, to optimize costs and ensure efficiency, architect Nham Chi Kien and his colleagues will advise customers on overall solutions, including appropriate material selection, smart design and application. use advanced technologies. Thanks to that, customers can own the most comfortable and airy living space with a reasonable investment.