Architectural Trends Embrace Wellness and Natural Light Integration In the architectural sphere, there has been an ongoing notable shift towards wellness and natural light integration. Outdoor spaces and sunlight are taking center stage, ushering in a transformative wave in architectural design. Here’s how: Passive Daylighting: Beyond simply enlarging windows, passive daylighting optimizes a building's features to maximize natural light. Strategic orientation, skylights, and reflective surfaces play crucial roles, ensuring spaces are illuminated while maintaining comfort. Optimized Outdoor Spaces: Outdoor living is gaining prominence, prompting architects to reimagine landscapes. From vibrant gardens to tranquil seating areas, outdoor spaces are evolving into seamless extensions of interiors. Creating functional, inviting outdoor environments is imperative for homes and offices alike. Bringing the Outdoors In: Integrating nature indoors fosters tranquility and connection. Live plants, natural materials, and indoor-outdoor spaces blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, enhancing everyday living environments. Think sunrooms with sliding glass doors or lush atriums filled with greenery. #architects #architecture #construction #wellness
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5moLove this Glen Landow, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP! I notice how the lighting affects my focus and mood. Such an important aspect of the spaces we work, live and play in!