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Glazed Facades: Increasing Access to Natural Light with See-Through Surfaces

Sunshine has been an integral part of life ever since the sun and the earth began their merry dance. The feel-good ambiance provided by natural light is a recurring theme in human culture, from popular music, fashion, and photography, to our most luxurious environments.

But our bodies’ craving for sunlight is more than just a feeling. Scientific research has proven it helps our bodies to produce more melatonin which aids sleep and reduces stress, vitamin D which improves immunity and strengthens bones, and serotonin which fights depression. As well as helping us to live healthier and happier lives, research suggests the sun also helps us to live longer, too.

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Most Beautiful House / Leo Romano

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Traditional Solutions, Modern Projects: Wooden Screens for Sun Protection and Ventilation

Throughout history, sunshades--light-weight screens typically made of interwoven wooden reeds--have been the go-to method of sun protection and temperature control for dwellings across civilizations, especially those located in tropical and Mediterranean climates. While offering protection from the sun's heat and rays, sunshades also allow air to permeate, making them an effective and economical cooling system for interior spaces. 

Cigarra House / FGMF

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  • Architects: FGMF
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  8417 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bretton, Inovar, MCC, Padrão

Poa House / Bernardes Arquitetura

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Porto Alegre, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  660
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Alwitra, NPK, Scheid Esquadrias, Uniflex

Lisbon Wood Residential Building / Plano Humano Arquitectos

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Julieta House / Steck Arquitetura

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  • Architects: Steck Arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  643
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Saint-Gobain, Brarewood, Hunter Douglas, Scholl Móveis Planejados, Weiku