Modern Tropical: Houses in the Sun

More than modernist architecture situated in tropical climes, tropical modern architecture is a contemporary vernacular that responds to the climate, makes use of local materials and building techniques, and inherently incorporates the outdoors within.

This visually stunning book showcases 35 projects from all continents with territory in the equatorial and tropical belts. Each of the inspiring homes shares a certain commonality, but the work also takes care to demonstrate the unique ways in which each architect has responded to the local climate, environment and context. Think clean, straight lines complemented with sinuous shapes, concrete in collaboration with stone and wood, and panoramic windows sharing the spotlight with intimate spaces.

The book features work by a number of Asia-based architects, including VTN Architects from Vietnam, Khosla Associates from India, WHBC Architects from Malaysia, Tan Tik Lam Architects and Budi Pradono Architects from Indonesia, and Bedmar & Shi from Singapore.