A ventilated facade addresses two seemingly conflicting needs: protecting the family’s privacy while allowing natural light to enter. The secret lies in controlling the layers.
The Role of the Ventilated Façade
The ventilated facade creates an intermediate layer between the street and the interior. This filter regulates sunlight, views, and noise, and gives the house a serene presence without resorting to solid walls.
Design Tools
Vertical screens that block the view without blocking the wind.
Vegetation as a living privacy screen.
Setbacks and unevenness that cause the curb to be set back from the road.
Materiality and Aging
The choice of materials for a ventilated facade determines how it ages. Wood, exposed concrete, and metals that develop a patina gain character over time, rather than looking worn.
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