Ancient Methods of Harnessing Natural Energy at The People Tree House

Archiopteryx Studio designed the People Tree House for its clients who are medical entrepreneurs. So, the design of this building must be carefully thought out because it will function as a house and a private clinic. Amber Fort inspires the concept in India. It combines modern construction methods by utilizing exposure to sunlight and rainwater to be collected and treated as additional energy to this building.

View of The People Tree House, Photo by Andre J Fanthome

Diagram of The People Tree House, Source by Archiopteryx Studio

Amber Fortress's inspiration influenced the visual concept, and a method called "harvesting the ancient water" was also applied in this mixed-use building. As a result, The People Tree House can generate energy, recycle water, and rinse areas planted with vegetation to preserve life.

Archiopteryx Studio manages its roof by placing five solar panels and a pool to collect rainwater. When viewed from above, this roof seems to form a spiral motif with the center, a set of technologies to support this building. 

The "harvesting the ancient water" method works is quite simple, starting when rainwater is collected in a tank on the upper level, then connected to a rainwater hole underground using a bright red pipe that flows across the middle of the house as a handrail of the stairs.

View from above of The People Tree House, Photo by Andre J Fanthome

View pond inside of The People Tree House, Photo by Andre J Fanthome

As a mixed-use building, Archiopteryx Studio certainly thought about how to separate its two functions as a home and clinic. The architect arranged the clinic in the basement and ground floor with six floors, while the house occupies four floors above it. Its space program includes a kitchen, living room, and bedroom on the first level and two ensuite bedrooms on its upper level. Furthermore, the third level program the entertainment room, extra bedroom, and study room in the mezzanine. While on the ground floor and basement, it functions as a clinic with an examination room, x-ray room, ultrasound room, and waiting room.

Interior Living room of The People Tree House, Photo by Andre J Fanthome

Interior kitchen of The People Tree House, Photo by Andre J Fanthome

Throughout the house, architects arrange many openings, skylights, and cutouts that are utilized to fill the room with natural light and fresh air. The building focuses on the influence of nature, form, function, and human life quality.

The main structural walls are made of exposed stone, while the arch walls of the stairs are finished with plaster. The floor and exterior are lined with Indian white marble and yellow sandstone to "compliment the earthy color palette".

Parking area of The People Tree House, Photo by Andre J Fanthome

Main Stairs of The People Tree House, Photo by Andre J Fanthome