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Elevated Exteriors: 12 Award-Winning Products Transforming Outdoor Spaces

Architizer

A well-designed exterior can be so much more than a pretty face; it is a key component in realizing how a building interacts with its environment. But a well-designed exterior can do so much more than just boost property value; it can improve energy efficiency, transform underused spaces and even enhance occupant well-being.

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Eight light-filled cottage interiors defined by generous windows

Deezen

From a 15th-century thatched house in England to a ski cabin in Canada, our latest lookbook collects eight cottages with panoramic windows that offer views of their dramatic surroundings. The living space features sliding glass doors that, according to the studio, allow the occupants to "live in the view".

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Seeing Through Layers: Translucent Materials in Architecture

ArchDaily

Traditionally, glass sheets have been the symbolic material associated with transparency, commonly used in the fabrication of doors and windows.

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MVRDV unveils design for Holy Water swimming pool in former Dutch church

Deezen

Read: MVRDV transforms world war two military base into housing "Imagine swimming the backstroke with a view of a church vault and stained-glass windows," Maas continued. "By

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Rethink the Power of Daylight: Redefining Horizontal Spaces with Vertical Light

ArchDaily

Among the many elements that make up a building, openings play a crucial role in connecting the interior and exterior, balancing privacy with transparency, and allowing the entry of natural light and ventilation. Read more

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Rob Diaz uses all natural materials to build house in Los Angeles

Deezen

Wood dominates the kitchen of this Los Angeles home, which was designed with earthy interiors In the hacienda-style dwelling, the designer's aim was to bring the outdoors in through the use of earth-toned surfaces and decor, and light from large windows. The final result was worth it."

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Concrete exoskeleton wraps skyscraper in Brazil by Triptyque and Architects Office

Deezen

The central concept of the project is based on a reflection from the early stages of design around a load-bearing grid, or exoskeleton, in raw concrete and large windows," Triptyque cofounder Olivier Raffalli told Dezeen. The simple grid was angled and curved to give the structure a unique form.

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