Habitus Living

JANUARY 23, 2024

At the heart of FR House’s architectural approach is integrating the structure with its steep, narrow site and focusing on natural ventilation as a primary cooling method. The design is a cluster of concrete volumes, each defining a separate room with a window framing unique views of the ocean, landscape, or sky.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didn’t put a window there. So I decided to investigate the reality of adding a window and whether there are better options for more light than having somebody cut a big hole in the side of your house.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Nestled within a charming natural landscape, this remarkable building sits in the loving embrace of a lotus pond to the west and the gentle foothills to the east. What's more, a footbridge gracefully traverses the building, connecting the lotus pond and the hilltop, creating an intriguing intersection with the building's structure.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Gridded fibre-cement cladding and a swimming pool with underwater windows feature at the East Van Residence in Vancouver by Canadian firm SMStudio. This house was designed for a small family that loved their neighbourhood but needed a more functional house and floor plan that would suit their lifestyle and needs," the studio said.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Board-marked concrete and exposed brickwork have been used to give a "rough but refined" character to this home in the Belgian countryside, designed by local practice A2o architecten. House Be was designed by A2o architecten. House Be is an experiment in dwelling in and amongst nature," explained the practice. "A

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Continuing our Designing for Disaster series, disasters expert Ilan Kelman shares advice for designers and architects on averting catastrophe. A generation ago, in 1999, a team led by disasterologist Dennis Mileti published a comprehensive review of disasters in the US titled "Disasters by Design". Disasters are not natural.

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Building and Interiors

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What function do you believe a window has in a home’s curb appeal? These are important components of any structure that allows natural light and air to pass through. The house‘s appeal is boosted by the design and style of the windows.

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Deezen

MARCH 10, 2023

Local studio DKA Architects has designed a white wood-clad home with three connected gables in Terrebonne, Quebec , just outside of Montreal. The design was generally inspired by the vernacular language of the agricultural landscape based on the origins of the site and its surroundings," the studio said.

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Habitus Living

JULY 9, 2023

The captivating union of architecture and nature often yields breathtaking outcomes. The design also features eco-sensitive provisions that capitalise on natural elements to modulate indoor temperatures. Concealed vents under the windows pave the way for the cooling southern breezes to permeate the house.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The idea was to take the existing house and give it new life—one that met the needs and aesthetics of our designer clients. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Intended to mimic a "spa-like retreat", the Peckham home was remodelled to brighten its dark, closed-off interior and help bring nature in. We wanted to explore how the house could use natural elements to play to the senses," he continued. "We The photography is by Jim Stephenson.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 2, 2023

PAU has placed a glass office building with the shell of a historic sugar refinery The structure is the centrepiece of the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar Refinery site, developed by Two Trees Management with a master plan by SHoP Architects and Field Operations. The photography is by Max Touhey.

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Deezen

JUNE 10, 2022

Located in the remote Lindesnes area, the 495-square-metre structure is submerged off of a craggy shoreline and now doubles as an artificial reef. The Norwegian studio designed Under as a concrete tube that is intended to resemble a sunken periscope. The restaurant was designed to double as an artificial reef.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

UK studio Corstorphine & Wright has converted a world war two bunker in Dorset, UK, into a holiday home with a blast-shaped window cut in its front. Corstorphine & Wright worked with structural engineer Symmetrys to maintain a sense of history by retaining almost all of the existing structure.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Architecture Classics showcased on ArchDaily serve as essential archives of architectural marvels, offering a window into the past. These classics showcase our collective design wisdom and innovation globally, enriching our design knowledge. Read more »

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Netherlands-based Studio Job has created a curved bronze-and-glass sculpture named The Embrace for Dutch art institute KunstKerk as a humourous update on traditional stained-glass windows. The final design features two undulating "windows" that seem to stretch towards each other above a smaller, central window.

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Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Conceived as a luxury accommodation, Esca Blewitt Springs is a premium escape where guests can relax and be surrounded by nature. The architects have considered this dwelling to be more than just a structure, it’s a meticulously crafted and integrated building that welcomes the outdoors in with long sightlines and picture windows.

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Exploring the Beauty of Milgard Bay Windows Windows play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of a home, and among the various styles available, bay windows stand out for their elegance and versatility. Transformative Impact Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these windows offer practical benefits.

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2024

MBB designed the expansion of an existing building for Grace Church School in New York City, adding a new top floor structure for a double-height gymnasium and athletic center. The design solution creates a warm and inviting interior environment filled with natural light from an array of long skylights and large windows.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

Architect Alexis Dornier has completed a trio of stilted structures in a rainforest in Bali , which feature cantilevered living spaces and balconies that look out to the treetops. German-born architect Dornier , who moved his studio to Bali in 2013, designed the accommodation for the Birdhouses resort that he founded with a group of friends.

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2023

From Norway to New Zealand, this lookbook explores rural cabins with cosy living areas that are animated by natural materials and views out over wild landscapes. As demonstrated by this roundup, little else is needed to make a cabin cosy, and keeping their interiors pared-back retains focus on the main event – the views out to nature.

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Deezen

JULY 8, 2022

Sustainably-sourced timber has been used for the structure, cladding and interior of this mews home in Highgate, London , designed by local architect Russell Jones. The site previously held the garage and rear garden of an adjoining house, which informed the design of the new building. "[The] The main bedroom has a large window.

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Architizer

AUGUST 29, 2022

In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. These long narrow windows which could wrap around the façade’s length like a ribbon, he argued, were the best way to offer evenly light spaces throughout a building without compromising privacy.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2022

Hacker Architects has renovated a 1970s house in central Oregon , removing walls to create a more spacious layout and preserving original design features that lend the home a "retro spirit". The home enjoys stunning natural surroundings, which the team sought to highlight throughout the renovation. Pine features throughout the home.

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ArchiDiaries

MARCH 27, 2022

Excerpt: Nature Times Art Design designed the interiors for The Chiu, a “one-diamond black pearl” restaurant offering Chaoshan cuisine. The garden-themed elevator hall incorporates flowing light and shadows, which surround delicate natural, handmade artworks. Brand logo. Outdoor view of Qiantang River.

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Urban Design Associates

JULY 28, 2023

There is beauty in the desert landscape, and that aesthetic can make for an incredible home design. Aligning with the natural environment not only provides a rich color palette and a variety of materials to work with, but also helps you create a luxury desert home design that can withstand a demanding climate.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2022

Deep eaves shelter openings connecting indoor and outdoor spaces at this kindergarten in Maebashi, Japan , which architecture studio Hibinosekkei designed to enhance awareness of the changing seasons. Natural tones and tactile surfaces feature inside. Read: Bernardo Bader Architekten designs extension to timber kindergarten. "At

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

GOAA designed a school in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The campus has four similiarly shaped structures. The new campus is distinguished by the integration of the buildings with external space and nature," said Gusmão Otero Arquitetos Associados ( GOAA ). Clerestory windows bring light to the middle of the structure.

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ArchiDiaries

JANUARY 13, 2022

Excerpt: Vanke Fontanelle Life Aesthetics Pavilion is an architectural project designed by Nature Times Art Design in Zhejiang, China. Enveloped by transparent French windows and gray stone material, it brings in outdoor scenery and interacts with nature via window openings. Circulation.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although traditional glass windows provide excellent insulation, a range of alternative materials is becoming increasingly popular for window construction. Types of Window Glass Float Glass Source: gharpedia.com Float glass is a large flat glass panel that is floated on the molten tin to create a smooth thin glass panel.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

The interiors of the home are finished with natural materials. "It It was also quite dark as the orientation of the property isn't ideal – the rear reception room in particular had very little natural light.". At the back of the house, the studio has constructed an extension from structural insulated panels (SIPS).

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Biodiversity, net zero and ‘nature-positivity’ increasingly direct conversations around the built environment. With that in mind, it seems only fair to look away from bold urban redevelopment schemes with their downtown sky gardens and instead pay tribute to architectural gems that opt to spotlight Mother Nature herself.

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Architizer

JANUARY 27, 2022

We hope what we do at BaiCai resembles the white light from grey shade.” – BaiCai teamBaiCai Design Studio nests in the bustling city center of Shenyang, along a lush road that is adjacent to the consulates of six countries, MixCity and Luxun Academy of Fine Arts. 15-2 WINDOW Gallery. Size: 1000 sqft – 3000 sqft. © BAICAI.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2022

Japanese practice Nori Architects has completed Minimum House in Toyota, Japan , as a "new prototype of urban housing" designed to reduce construction waste and be easily repaired or adapted in the future. Minimum House was designed by Nori Architects. Read: Tomoaki Uno Architects designs house in Japan with Aztec-informed pyramid.

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Dwell

AUGUST 3, 2022

PAD Studio replaced a rundown cottage with a new gable-roofed timber design that looks as if it’d been there all along. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.

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