Two architecture firms come together to build this rain-harvesting home in the rural town of Temascaltepec, Mexico. Robert Hutchison Architecture and Javier Sanchez Arquitectos brought the vision of Casa Cosecha de Lluvia (which roughly translates to Rain Harvest Home) to life. The dwelling is meant as the home to Javier Sanchez and his family.
The rain-harvesting home is quite comprehensive in its feature, as well as aesthetically appealing with its modern sensibilities. The main structure houses an art studio and a bathhouse. Elsewhere, the designers have established bio-agriculture gardens and an orchard, as well as a network of pathways.
The rain-harvesting home also acknowledges that in Central Mexico, "water has become an increasingly precious resource as temperatures rise and populations increase" and that the home "proposes an integrated approach to designing regeneratively with water."
Rain-Harvesting Homes
Robert Hutchison Architecture Partners with Javier Sanchez Arquitectos
Trend Themes
1. Rainwater Harvesting - Opportunity for architecture firms to integrate rainwater harvesting systems into their designs for sustainable homes.
2. Regenerative Design - Growing trend of designing structures that improve the surrounding environment by utilizing resources efficiently and sustainably.
3. Bio-agriculture Gardens - Increasing interest in incorporating gardens and orchards into structure design to promote environmentally-friendly food sources.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects have opportunity to incorporate sustainable and regenerative design features into their structures as clients prioritize environmental responsibility.
2. Agriculture - Growing trend in integrating bio-agriculture gardens into building design presents opportunity for agriculture industry professionals to expand their services to include sustainable urban farming and gardening.
3. Water Conservation - Increasing need for water conservation in areas with limited resources provides opportunity for industry professionals to develop innovative rainwater harvesting and reuse systems for residential and commercial structures.