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

ArchDaily

Cortesia de Western Window Systems The desire for fluid integration between spaces has become increasingly relevant in contemporary architecture. This reflects a search for more connected and harmonious living experiences, especially in urban environments, where the cityscape can saturate us. Read more »

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

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Image © Claus Troelsgaard Flooring plays a fundamental role in defining the ambiance and atmosphere of a space. The round trunk of the tree naturally results in boards of different dimensions, from the wide widths of the central core to the narrower dimensions of the outer layers. Read more »

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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. Read more »

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7 Visual Tricks To Make a Space Feel Larger

The Architecture Designs

It doesn’t only allow easy movement and comfortable furniture arrangements but is also visually pleasing. What’s more, creating the illusion of a larger space doesn’t always require knocking down walls or expanding your home. With a few clever visual tricks, you can make any space feel more open. Here are some ways.

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"Natur-Lodges" Collective Housing by RHB architectes

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Two generous undeveloped pockets to the north, the shared vegetable garden and the Haut Verger, provide a breathing space for the site and a gentle transition with the suburban area. To the west, the social housing building marks the boundary with the easement and the public green space.

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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

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The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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