Shortlisted for the PAM Awards 2023, Tangu Architecture’s Permeability Housed embraces its surroundings and sustainable principles
In an established suburb of Greater Kuala Lumpur, nestled within a close-knit community, stands a house that has undergone a metamorphosis of design innovation, research and development, and the constant trial of new ideas.
Designed by Tangu Architecture, the house is known as Permeability Housed and was shortlisted in the Alteration and Addition category at the Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Awards 2023.
A unique project, the home is a progressive test bed for sustainable architecture that exemplifies the equation: lightness + permeability = sustainability.
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“The house is a testament to the minimalist philosophy, prioritising ‘lightness’ across all aspects of design,” explains Tang Hsiao Seak, founder of Tangu Architecture and lead designer for Permeability Housed.
This includes a reduction in the building footprint, carbon footprint, weight, construction materials, and logistics, all achieved through thoughtful spatial configuration and the use of sustainable building practices.
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