SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Kaia’s design philosophy employs a thoughtful placement of units to balance private and public spaces, fostering community interaction and individual privacy. The layout strategically positions detached and attached housing to maximize natural views, breezes and solar warmth, enhancing energy efficiency. This approach ensures Kaia’s residents enjoy a peaceful, sustainable living environment that harmoniously integrates the natural landscape with the built form.
Community, Green & Health Axes.
Integrated Design
The masterplan fuses seamlessly with its surroundings via three distinctive axes.
- The West Community Axis, lined with cultural and social promenades, cherishes the stunning coastline view and mesmerizing sunsets.
- The North Green Axis melds into the naturally conserved areas.
- East Health Axis enfolds the picturesque waterway valley, offering a unique experience through gym spa and other wellness facilities.
The masterplan’s building massing and placement have been thoughtfully designed not only to capture the finest views but also to moderate solar gain, minimizing it during summer and maximizing it during winter. This equilibrium is achieved most efficiently on the south facade (poolside) where shadows provide respite in summer, and maximum sun reception warms the area in winter. Large windows on the northwest and northeast facades embrace the views while maintaining reduced exposure to the sun.
The masterplan’s building massing and placement have been thoughtfully designed not only to capture the finest views but also to moderate solar gain, minimizing it during summer and maximizing it during winter. This equilibrium is achieved most efficiently on the south facade (poolside) where shadows provide respite in summer, and maximum sun reception warms the area in winter. Large windows on the northwest and northeast facades embrace the views while maintaining reduced exposure to the sun.
The masterplan is shaped with permeable massing to welcome the sea and land breezes from the northwest. The cultural promenade, acting as the project’s lungs, helps distribute the breeze. This responsive design, considering breeze directions, ensures superior temperature and air quality management.
The masterplan has been examined with fluid dynamic systems to study the impact of dominant wind direction. It was tested on two levels – ground and first floor, which are most used by inhabitants. The analysis indicates that the masterplan doesn’t exacerbate wind speed; instead, it pacifies it. Moreover, the project’s axes allow the breeze to reach the main square, aiding in cooling.