NATURE
The
use of nature is used in many subtle ways. An organized way of looking at it
could produce more adaptations. It is renwable and beautiful.
Nature cools areas when wind passes through. This is a natural way of cooling.
Trellaces are a good transistion space. Being both outdoors and being protected from the elements.
Zambian society has a connection with nature. In rural villages, homesteads are set up to use the outdoors as kitchen and entertaining spaces.
Nature defines a space.
Nature is abundant in tropical Zambia. There are numerous types and colors.
Nature can block your path, in essence being a short wall. An overhanging limb can offer protection from the sun and rain, even if minimal.
Trees and other vegetation help cool the air by providing shade, but also through evapotranspiration (the evaporation of water from leaves).
Nature cools the surrounding.
Planters defines a space as well as providing sitting spaces.
Planters
Trellaces
