The New Southwestern Style Homes, Modern Pueblo Architecture from Tierra Concepts

Now, I really want to talk about the southwestern style homes. Those are the type of houses which have the deep roots in American architecture, and are very popular in the Southwest such as west Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and southern Utah and Colorado. The region has a dry weather conditions, hot, rainfall is scarce and windy, due to it is in harsh desert environment. The southwestern home architecture is strongly influenced by Indian Pueblo which has existed since 750 AD, using building materials such as adobe which is a sun-dried brick of clay and straw, stone and also wood. In its development, the modern pueblo architecture (modern pueblo revival) get a heavy influence of Spanish.

The modern pueblo as the southwestern style homes in general, using building materials such as concrete, stucco or mortar. The typical of pueblo architecture is characterized by the massive use of wood that is usually exposed at the ends for porch posts, ceiling beams, large heavy doors and smooth walls. Accommodates enclosed courtyards by incorporating a sheltered courtyard or patio, flat or sloping roofs with low walls that extend above the roofline (parapets) and rounded exteriors with square windows. Certainly, in its application the designer may alter and modify to include the elements of modern and other styles.

The southwestern style homes naturally adjust to the conditions of the environment by adopting the low profile and thick walls to protect their occupants and regulate indoor temperatures in the surrounding harsh desert. Its appearance is warm and vibrant with organic color tones and natural textures, as shown in the incredible house designed by Jason Kluck of Tierra Concepts (please visit: www.tierraconceptssantafe.com). The house located on a high ridge in New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mountains is actually presenting the charms of modern pueblo revival style.