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The rise of homes that adapt to the weather
In Tehran, summer can be hot and dry, while winter brings cold weather and occasional snow. At Sharifi-ha House, this seasonal contrast is written into the building itself: three timber-faced rooms can turn 90 degrees, changing the appearance of the front elevation and the relationship between indoor rooms and outdoor terraces. Completed in 2014 by […]