Mr. Nassaer & Vaheeda Residence, Wayanad | Budget Climate-Responsive House by R+A Architects

Project Overview

Project Name: Mr. Nassaer & Vaheeda Residence

Location: Wayanad, Kerala

Project Type: Budget Residential Home

Project Cost: ₹75 Lakhs

Timeline: 1 Year

Firm: R+A Architects Kerala

The Mr. Nassaer & Vaheeda Residence is a climate-responsive budget home in Wayanad designed by experienced architects in Kerala. The project demonstrates how smart planning, passive cooling strategies, and contextual material selection can transform a small junction plot into a comfortable, spacious, and nature-connected residence.

Client Requirement & Site Challenge

This residential project presented multiple real-world architectural constraints:

• Plot located at the junction of two roads
• Mandatory setbacks on both sides reducing buildable footprint
• Small site area with demand for maximum outdoor usability
• Need to control indoor temperature in a tropical climate
• Contoured terrain affecting planning and visual connection with surroundings

The client approached R+A Architects for a budget-friendly house design in Wayanad that could balance space efficiency, climatic comfort, and landscape integration.

Design Strategy by Architects

The architectural approach focused on turning constraints into functional design strengths.

1) Setbacks Converted into Usable Outdoor Spaces

Instead of leaving setback areas unused:

• Spill-out zones were created on all sides
• Each threshold opens into functional outdoor areas
• Spaces designed for everyday use rather than residual margins

This ensured the home always connects to outdoor living.

2) Contour-Responsive Planning

The natural terrain was embraced rather than altered:

• House positioned to sit naturally within the slope
• Structure designed to feel like a “nest within greenery”
• Sloped roof form reduces visual bulk
• Improved visual harmony with Wayanad’s landscape

This approach strengthened contextual architecture.

3) Passive Cooling for Tropical Climate

Thermal comfort was a primary design driver.

Koi Fish Pond Integration

• Acts as a passive cooling element
• Water body increases ambient moisture
• Reduces surrounding heat gain

Double-Height Interior Space

• Promotes stack effect ventilation
• Hot air rises and escapes
• Maintains cooler indoor environment

These strategies reduce dependence on mechanical cooling.

Materials & Construction Approach

Material selection focused on affordability, performance, and regional identity.

Locally Available Materials

• Cost-efficient
• Contextually relevant

RR (Random Rubble) Stone Cladding

• Durable and low maintenance
• Natural aesthetic

Exposed Brick Cladding

• Strong visual character
• Thermal stability

Clay Ceiling Tiles

• Improved insulation
• Reduced heat transfer

These materials enhance climatic comfort while maintaining budget efficiency.

Spatial Experience

The completed home delivers:

• Seamless indoor–outdoor transitions
• Functional spill-out spaces around the house
• Natural ventilation throughout interiors
• Comfortable thermal performance
• Visual connection with greenery and terrain

Despite the compact footprint, the residence feels open and breathable.

Final Outcome

The Mr. Nassaer & Vaheeda Residence stands as a successful example of budget residential architecture in Wayanad that balances:

• Small plot planning and spacious perception
• Outdoor usability and indoor comfort
• Passive cooling and climate responsiveness
• Local material use and cost efficiency
• Architecture that integrates with landscape

The project proves that thoughtful planning by architects in Kerala can transform site limitations into defining design strengths.

Client Impact

• Cooler indoor environment with passive ventilation
• Maximum outdoor usability within setback limits
• Budget-efficient construction
• Strong connection with natural surroundings
• Comfortable everyday living experience

About R+A Architects Kerala

R+A Architects specializes in:

• Budget residential architecture
• Climate-responsive home design in Kerala
• Small plot planning strategies
• Passive cooling architecture
• Contextual material-driven design

Each project is tailored to Kerala’s weather, lifestyle, and site realities.

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• Architects in Wayanad
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