Urban townhouses are shaped by density, narrow frontages, and a high need for privacy. Daylight therefore has to be treated as an architectural material, not as a final decorative layer.
Design the path of light
Skylights, setbacks, shading screens, and translucent glass can work together to bring light deeper into the home. The goal is not maximum brightness, but a soft transition between open areas and resting zones.
- Use skylights for circulation cores and shared rooms.
- Combine planting to reduce glare and improve the microclimate.
- Select moderate reflective surfaces to avoid harshness.
The best daylight gives a space room to breathe.
When daylight is planned early, interiors can feel alive and varied throughout the day without excessive decoration.
