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Designing the ephemeral qualities of
the natural environment into our homes
replaces the need for expensive cover-up
materials, finishes, air conditioning, and
artificial air fresheners. Designing the
home to showcase the beauty of the natu-
ral world is not about a purchased item
or a technology. This type of designing
comes from recognizing how ephemeral
qualities make us feel truly alive.
Every home site, be it rural, suburban,
or urban, has at least one beautiful natural
element to share with the inhabitants
within. It might be a grand vista of the
mountains, a small view of your backyard
garden, or even just a single tree or piece
of sky. How best to showcase these ele-
ments comes down to thoughtful design.
When designing homes to be beautiful
and unique, the designer must consider
void (empty) space as important as solid
materials and textures. Making adjust-
ments to heights, widths, lengths, and
angles gives the home interior dynamics
I ink we can a remember some spaces at we have been in at have integrated natural phenomena and how ey feel dynamic and alive.
