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that can't be arrived at through 2D
plans and elevations alone. Adjustment
of window locations, their heights
off of the floor, and their proportions
are essential considerations in order
to harvest the available beauty of the
outside environment. Moving shadows
of shimmering foliage need surfaces
on which to be cast. Part of beautiful,
spatial design comes from recognizing
cues that occur outside as well as inside
the home, then adjusting geometries,
colors, textures and even furniture to
highlight, contrast, or blend in with the
existing phenomena.
Natural light, shadows, and colors
are completely free resources that you
can enjoy within your home, but must
be integrated through proper design.
All of this and more is possible and not
prohibitively expensive. Let's not throw
beauty out the window in a misguided
quest to save money…let's bring it in to
create thoughtful and energy efficient
homes that inspire us.
When designing
homes be
beautiful and
unique, e designer
must consider void
(empty) space as
important as solid
materials and
textures.
