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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

ArchDaily

Under a glass roof , the solar gain can make for uncomfortable internal environments without the correct protective precautions. As important as glass is to almost every typology of architecture in the form of windows , when it comes to the roof of a building, the use of glass is not so simple. Read more »

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5 Interviews to Understand the Relationship between Architecture and the Environment

ArchDaily

Image © Federico Cairoli The relationship between architecture and the environment is multifaceted. Many factors link architecture and the environment. It involves a dynamic interaction between built spaces and the surrounding natural context.

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Leckie Studio completes weekend home that acts as a lens for its environment

Avontuura

The post Leckie Studio completes weekend home that acts as a lens for its environment appeared first on Åvontuura. Designed as a rural retreat for a young family, the house is located on a five-acre forested site in the Pemberton Valley.

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This Japanese housing project utilizes regenerative architecture to support its natural surrounding environment

Archinect

has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. Image: Rui Nishi Located on the southern Japanese island of Yakushima, Sumu Yakushima applies regenerative architecture to reconceptualize the relationship between human habitation and the natural environment.

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Communities, Environment, and New Narratives: the Best Interviews of 2023

ArchDaily

The selected interviews here tell stories about the community, environment, cities, practices, and new narratives for architecture in 2023 and beyond. It is necessary to change focus and seek other narratives on which to sustain the ways of making architecture on a planetary scale. Read more »

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

ArchDaily

© 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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Freshwater House is a product of its environment

Habitus Living

The muted and neutral interior palette of Freshwater House reflects the coastal environment , while carefully selected materials amplify the sense of belonging. In this respect, Freshwater House perfectly encapsulates its environment. The material palette chosen for Freshwater House is a homage to the site itself.