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Sustainable villa design in our architecturally designed tropical modern villas puts all of our gated communities in a class of their own. All villas are meticulously designed in a sustainable way using energy-efficient materials and techniques. A select few gated communities on Koh Samui recognise the importance of sustainability in the modern age and are mindful of future generations. We take special care to collaborate with only the best architects in Thailand to preserve and enrich Koh Samui’s ecological and cultural heritage.
The beauty of residing in our gated communities and investing in the right luxury villa developments in Asia is the harmony achieved by living alongside nature and not against us. Unfortunately most Western style homes cut out nature by design which can have negative effects not on the planet but for our mental states. Many of the Tropical Modern Villas in our gated communities masterfully integrate nature with sustainable living luxury by including integrated gardens, outdoor bathing environments, well-appointed pools, tennis courts, fitness facilities and entertaining areas that work within the existing environment.
Dream homes require unique design materials that break the mold and achieve the seemingly impossible in a sustainable way that is able to endure the rigors of time and ever evolving weather conditions. Many of our hillside villas are built on prefabricated steel structures which gives the impressive feeling of floating over a mountain. Steel, glass and wood elements work together to help the villa feel light and breezy while integrating effortlessly with the existing natural landscape. Prefabricated construction is the practice of assembling a variety of components of a structure at a manufacturing site and transporting those sub-assemblies to the location of the construction job site. “Pre fab” is sometimes thought of as a low-end and mass produced mode of construction. In reality however, it is quite the opposite. Prefabricated construction is becoming more common, improving in quality and has become available in a variety of budgets. Despite the perception of prefabrication, there are numerous benefits to this type of construction. In a world where efficiency and sustainability is increasingly important, it’s time to embrace the advantages that prefabricated construction presents for both businesses and customers.
What could be more stable, more beautiful, or more primal than the Earth herself? Rammed earth is the technique of layering pressed dirt into a form. It has been used in construction for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating as far back as the Neolithic Period. Commonly used especially in China, the technique was applied to both ancient monuments and vernacular architecture, with the Great Wall utilizing the technique. Though interest in rammed earth declined in the 20th century, the technique is making a comeback due to its unique beauty and its sustainability in comparison to more modern construction methods. Rammed earth walls provide very well thermal insulation because of their thickness and density. For the same reasons, they provide high acoustic insulation and reduce noise transmission. This feature makes rammed earth walls on the exterior perfect for locations where heavy rains or strong winds exist—they will create a much calmer and sheltered space. On the other hand, interior rammed earth walls provide sound insulation between zones with different ambiances, like a living room and a studying room, keeping privacy and maintaining actual separation. Acoustic insulation also makes rammed earth a suitable choice for buildings where quietness is needed, like rehabilitation facilities and religious buildings.Rammed earth walls are usually a thickness of 1 foot, which, in addition to the density of the material, protects the interiors from extreme weather conditions. The external temperature takes a relatively long time to penetrate rammed earth which stabilized the internal temperature of the buildings. Because of this, rammed earth buildings feel cooler in summers or during the day, and warmer in winters or during the night—making a perfect material where the temperature fluctuates over days or seasons.
Tropical modern villas and dream homes don’t create themselves, they’re the result of years of experience, dedication and a hard working team of experts. To achieve bespoke architecture in Thailand we work with some of Thailand’s best award winning architects such as Erik Schmid and Nattapak Phatanapromchai from ErixDesign Concepts in Bangkok who worked specifically on the hillside Hin Fah and Kaya gated communities. When they’re not busy designing dream homes in Koh Samui you’ll find them in their 4 story townhouse in Thonglor that houses a bright young team of Thai architects who are ready to help develop your dream pool villa in Koh Samui.
The architects behind our estates
A small team of highly talented designers and architects looking to build modern, eco-friendly and sustainable homes
Our dream homes epitomize tropical modernity with Spectacular views from the northeast coastline and the Gulf of Siam, to offshore islands such as Koh Phangan, Koh Som, Koh Tao and parts of the AngthongMarine Park islands as well as of the island’s striking mountainous interior with its coconut-clad slopes. As well as this, working with award winning architects in Thailand who specialize in tropical modern villa design and building customized villas creates truly memorable living environments and experiences.
The unique nature of these luxury villa developments in Asia provide a lifestyle opportunity for anyone wanting to escape, for shorter or extended periods, while still being very connected with the world. Our gated community homes are designed to serve as multi-faceted hubs for modern families that allow families of all sizes to create memorable experiences entertaining guests, working from home, or simply enjoy the many aspects of experience that these dream homes provide.
All of our tropical modern villas are equipped to serve the modern entrepreneur with multiple spaces amongst the homes that are well equipped for work as well as space for dedicated workstations. The beauty of living in a luxury gated estate is that with all of the desirable amenities at your fingertips as well as both mountain and sea views it is both practical and inspirational to work from home. Living on Koh Samui means that you can break the monotony of a normal work day by taking a nature walk, completing fitness or going for a refreshing swim in between work cycles.
