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Playing with Translucency and Transparency: Balancing Natural Lighting with High-Performance Panels

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© James Steinkamp The question, "How can we control natural light in interior spaces?" Unregulated direct sunlight can cause discomfort such as visual strain and undesirable heat gains. Some design solutions include installing shading devices, planning spatial orientation, and building forms for indirect natural light.

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

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© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context.

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What are Curated Widths Wooden Floors? Minimizing Waste with a Natural Aesthetic

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Known for their classic beauty and enveloping textures, these floors not only enhance the visual aspect of a room but also provide exceptional thermal comfort, resistance, and resilience, able to withstand wear and tear and heavy traffic.

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Natural Touch: Biomaterials in Interior Coatings

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With a growing awareness of climate change and the imperative to protect our planet, architects and designers are increasingly embracing biomaterials. The result is the creation of spaces that not only captivate visually but also demonstrate a proactive commitment to the environment. Read more »

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Crafting Atmospheres: Sensory, Textured Lighting in Architectural Design

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Cortesia de Vibia Flat and polished surfaces tend to evoke feelings of coldness and sterility, while raw, natural materials can create a sense of warmth and connection. Textures can trigger memories and emotions, connecting us to past experiences and the sense of touch. Read more »

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Pass-Through Windows: Inspiring the Design of Easy-Open Spaces

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By transcending conventional boundaries and blurring the lines between interior spaces and the vast outdoors, living environments can be created to celebrate connectivity, sustainability and the well-being that comes from being alongside nature.

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MAD Architects creates Milan Design Week pavilion inspired by mountains

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MAD Architects has completed its latest installation for Milan Design Week. Image credit: Moreno Maggi Image credit: Moreno Maggi Set within the Cortile della Farmacia courtyard at the University of Milan , the ‘Amazing Walk’ seeks to “blur the boundary between built and natural environments in a surreal way.