This home was designed by De Rosee Sa. Due to issues with boundary walls and privacy, it wasn’t possible to fit windows on the side elevation of the house. Rooflights provide an alternative solution, creating a sun-soaked living area
ALEX JAMES
Giles & Pike Architects designed this kitchen-diner extension for this Edwardian house in south London. A long strip of overhead glazing has been fitted at the back of the addition where the structure’s roof meets the original property. This ensures that light penetrates into the heart of the house
Most people agree that plenty of fresh air and daylight is good for our health and wellbeing. Despite this, on average we spend about 90% of our time indoors. When we’re inside, natural illumination is usually preferable to electric – mainly because it simply makes us feel better. Our body clock, or circadian rhythm, works by detecting the level of blue spectrum in daylight. As it reduces, we start to feel sleepy. So, more contact with natural brightness helps us to get a good night’s sleep when it’s dark, and we’re more alert when we wake up and it’s bright in the morning.