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VIVA – Dutch house is known for their building strength. The house or building was used by the Dutch to live when they colonized Indonesia in the past. Until today, many Dutch houses are standing strong. Not only that but Dutch house is also known to have a cool atmosphere.
It was later discovered that the Dutch house design is different from most modern houses which is the reason why Dutch houses have a cooler room temperature even without air conditioning.
So, here are some tips that people can use to make a cooler home like a Dutch house.
1. Using Thick Walls
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Generally, the majority of Dutch buildings are built using bricks in a layered arrangement, thus creating a thick wall.
In addition to making the building more sturdy, thick walls also have the function of retaining the sun's heat. Thick walls are believed to be more optimal to block the sun's heat from entering the house compared to single-layer or wooden walls.
2. Using the Shield-shaped Roof
Some Dutch houses have shield-shaped roofs adapted from the shape of traditional Javanese houses. It turns out that the shape of the shield on the roof can provide enough space between the roof and the ceiling so that the room below is not exposed to heat.
Now people can consider this shield-shaped roof before building a house.
3. Make High Ceilings
Rumah Cimanggis Peninggalan Kolonial Belanda
- VIVA/Muhamad Solihin
Most Dutch houses have high ceilings. The design of the ceiling is made high so that the air can absorb heat from the roof. So, the conditions below remain cool, and the high ceilings also make the house feel more spacious. Currently, many people are using higher ceilings.
4. Using Terrazzo Floors
The terrazzo floor is one type of floor that can be applied to various types of buildings, generally in Dutch buildings. This type of floor has the advantage of absorbing heat and providing more cold air in the house.
In addition, there are other advantages of terrazzo floors, namely: having many patterns, easy to maintain, more durable, resistant to weight, non-slip, and scratch-resistant.
5. Make a Spacious Terrace
Rumah Cimanggis Peninggalan Kolonial Belanda
- VIVA/Muhamad Solihin
Generally, Dutch heritage houses always have a wide terrace that can be used to relax. In addition, having a large terrace also adds to the impression of luxury in the building.
The existence of a terrace at home can also be an area for air circulation. So, the house feels cooler and dispels the heat of the sun directly entering the house.
6. Focus on Better Home Air Circulation
It's a good idea when building a house or renovating a house to focus on making better air circulation, such as using large windows like in Dutch houses.
It can make a lot of air will move freely in and out of the house.
