Studio Saxe Designs the Sinfornia Verde in Carate, Costa Rica
Amy Duong — March 22, 2025 — Art & Design
References: studiosaxe & dezeen
Costa Rican design firm Studio Saxe creates the Sinfornia Verde. It is a rounded courtyard house nestled in Carate, Costa Rica. It rests on top of stilts to elevate the structure in the rainforest. It was constructed in a clearing in the greenery which was created by a fallen tree.
Two researchers approached this wanting to optimize the blue sky and sunlight that would come through by creating an off-grid home. The team explains more on the design, "The home is entirely self-sufficient, generating power through a photovoltaic array and a hydro turbine in a nearby stream, which also supplies drinking water. Energy-efficient lighting and responsibly sourced materials, such as teak and cork, further reduce the environmental impact."
Image Credit: Alvaro Fonseca
Two researchers approached this wanting to optimize the blue sky and sunlight that would come through by creating an off-grid home. The team explains more on the design, "The home is entirely self-sufficient, generating power through a photovoltaic array and a hydro turbine in a nearby stream, which also supplies drinking water. Energy-efficient lighting and responsibly sourced materials, such as teak and cork, further reduce the environmental impact."
Image Credit: Alvaro Fonseca
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