Lum Terra is a residential complex of 10 villas by Studio 360, situated in the community of Cholul, north of Mérida, Mexico. Designed in 2024, these homes prioritize climate adaptation with a square configuration to optimize orientation and thermal comfort. The project exemplifies a blend of architectural design and sustainability, offering significant value in a market focused on three-bedroom homes.

Climate-Adapted Residence Design
Lum Terra is a residential complex by Studio 360, featuring 10 villas each with 190 square meters (2,045 square feet) of living space, located in Cholul, north of Mérida, Mexico. Designed in 2024, the complex emphasizes adaptation to the region?s warm and humid climate, prioritizing proper orientation to ensure thermal comfort.
The 30-meter-wide by 71-meter-deep (98 by 233 feet) plot, with access from the north, dictated the design strategy. The project is organized around a central street that divides two rows of square-shaped lots. This approach allows for homes that close off to the south to protect from direct solar radiation while opening towards an interior patio oriented to the north, capturing the prevailing northeasterly winds and ensuring privacy between homes.

Innovative Layout with Interior Patio
Unlike the traditional townhouse layout with narrow fronts and elongated depths, Lum Terra adopts a square configuration with 14-meter-wide (46 feet) fronts. This layout allows for the separation of homes through an interior patio and...