The Casa Sabinos, a residence that perfectly adapts to the climate and surrounding environment, is the result of a careful and innovative design process. In an era where sustainability has become a crucial aspect of architecture, the Casa Sabinos project demonstrates that it is possible to create modern buildings that meet contemporary housing needs and also respect and enhance the environment and local traditions. The Mexican artisanal tradition represents an intrinsic value that needs to be recovered and preserved, and projects like this are essential to keep this identity alive, both locally and globally.
Thanks to the semi-desert climate of the state of Querétaro, the architecture designed by Juan Carlos Loyo Arquitectura studio utilizes local materials and traditional construction methods to create optimal microclimatic conditions. The use of these resources, combined with a modern aesthetic and a contemporary vision of space, has given rise to an extraordinary environment that combines functionality, beauty, and environmental respect.
Juan Carlos Loyo Arquitectura has made sustainability a fundamental pillar of its work, integrating native materials and architectural solutions that reduce environmental impact. In this project, the architect has been able to reinterpret vernacular architecture, combining tradition and innovation to create a space that not only respects the environment but also promotes the well-being of the inhabitants.
The design of Casa Sabinos is based on the intelligent use of sunlight, wind, and rain, key elements of vernacular architecture. Thanks to the strategic orientation of spaces, the thermal mass of materials, and natural ventilation, the house is able to maintain a comfortable internal temperature throughout the year without relying on electricity or mechanical cooling systems. The innovative design ensures an environment that is literally naturally pleasant and cool in summer and warm in winter.
One of the distinctive aspects of this, among the architecture projects, is the use of earth as a building material. Earth, with its low thermal conductivity, has been used to create adobe walls and cross-ventilation systems that optimize the thermal conditions of the house. Handcrafted rammed earth walls provide natural insulation, reducing the need for air conditioning and helping to create an ideal indoor microclimate.
The heart of the project is represented by a central courtyard that not only serves as an aesthetic element but also plays an important functional role. This open space fluidly divides the public areas from the private ones, creating a garden that can be filled with rainwater, helping to cool the environment during the warmer months. Water thus becomes an element that, in addition to being a symbol of beauty, has a practical and sustainable function, demonstrating the effectiveness of natural solutions in contemporary architecture.
With the Casa Sabinos project, the Juan Carlos Loyo Arquitectura studio has contributed to recovering and valorizing the tradition of building with earth, a material that, unfortunately, is falling out of use in many regions of Mexico. The choice to use local materials and adopt traditional construction techniques not only promotes integration with the surrounding environment but also preserves a cultural heritage that dates back centuries in Mexican architectural history.
