Dale Hodgins wrote:I thought of something like this, but very small, just as a refuge from the heat in a tropical location
It is a lovely idea for a tropical location, but there would be two major hurdles.
• Monsoon rains (I do believe with clever design, the water could be kept out)
• Termites (I DO NOT believe this issue could easily be avoided, although roof beams of teak would at least last longer than other woods)
Avoiding wood altogether is another option, but then some of the charm would be lost.