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the interior of a modern house with yellow walls and white perfored ceilinging

Adding sunlight to your home is a great way to lighten up spaces and rooms, but have you ever considered designing your architecture around sunlight in order to make it more of a feature?

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several people are walking past a building with many oranges on the side of it

“The way we cool our buildings right now is totally wrong,” said Indian architect Monish Siripurapu in a video produced the United Nations' Environment New Delhi firm Ant Studio has developed a flexible environmental cooling system made of terra-cotta that is inspired by ancient techniques.

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an info sheet describing the effects of physical activity in living and working with animals, including humans

Image 6 of 24 from gallery of How to Design for Optimal Thermal Comfort (And Why it Matters). © Saint-Gobain / illustration by Elisa Géhin

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a red brick house is surrounded by trees and dirt in the foreground, with an open door leading to another building

Breathe Architecture has created two stunning rental units in a Melbourne suburb. See how the sustainable units used reclaimed building materials and solar energy.

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a woman sitting on a bench reading a book

The small outdoor courtyards are surrounded by hit-and-miss brick screens to provide privacy while allowing light and air to flow through. Photo 6 of 10 in Recycled Red Brick Wraps Two Affordable Rental Homes in Australia. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.

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an image of two people climbing up the side of a hill with arrows pointing upward

Natural ventilation concepts combined with the correct use of construction elements improve thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption.

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Climate-Specific Architectural Design: Building Eco-Friendly Homes for Diverse Climates

Climate-Specific Architectural Design: Building Eco-Friendly Homes for Diverse Climates-#ecofriendlykitchen#sustainablekitchenware#naturalmaterials#coconutkitchen#bambooutensils#woodenkitchenware#minimalistkitchen#greenliving#sustainablehome#ecocrafts#zerowastekitchen#plasticfreekitchen#upcycledkitchen#reusablekitchenitems#organicdinnerware#ecokitchendesign#handmadekitchenware#biodegradablekitchen#diyecocrafts#sustainablecooking

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the ceiling is decorated with pink and white polka dotes on brick walls, along with several lights

The punctures in the courtyard roof allows hot air to move out constantly due to stack effect keeping the spaces comfortable. Usage of pots as filler material replaces unnecessary concrete in tension zone, maintains the thermal comfort inside, reduces total embodied energy and enhances aesthetics as well. #ventillation #courtyard #exposed

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the diagram shows how water heaters work

Imagine a home in which the temperature is always comfortable, yet the heating and cooling system is out of sight. That system performs efficiently but doesn't require extensive maintenance or knowledge on the part of the owners. The air smells fresh; you can hear the birds chirping and the wind rustling lazily through the trees.

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