A Stunning Private Villa on the Algarve A Project By: Vasco Vieira Arquitectos & Mesh Location: Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal Project Summary: This is a stunning villa nearing completion in the Quinta do Lago area of the Algarve in Portugal. Designed by award-winning international architects Vasco Vieira Arquitectos, the house has a striking contemporary design featuring innovative use of concrete and glass and strong geometric lines to create double height spaces and uninterrupted views. Maximising Light and Shade With the combination of transparent and solid materials – timber fins, glass and concrete – the design plays with light and shadow throughout the property. A pergola at roof level extends nearly 5m to provide shade for the ground floor spaces. Overheating Analysis Mesh was commissioned to provide dynamic thermal modelling to analyse the potential for overheating and propose solutions to maintain a comfortable ambient temperature all year round. The impact of climate change was assessed and how occupant thermal comfort is likely to change over time, to make the design of the villa as future proof as possible. A rise in temperature of 1.4°C is predicted in this area of Portugal between 2031 and 2050, which would affect the performance … Continue reading Where Concrete, Glass and Climate Meet