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160 Building Edge

May be part of Light on two sides of every Room (159), Wings of Light (107), Positive Outdoor Space (106).

Conflict

A building is most often thought of as something which turns inward- toward its rooms. People do not often think of a building as something which must also be oriented toward the outside.

Resolution

Make sure that you treat the edge of the building as a "thing," a "place," a zone with volume to it, not a line or interface which has no thickness. Crenelate the edge of buildings with places that invite people to stop. Make places that have depth and a covering, places to sit, lean, and walk, especially at those points along the perimeter which look onto interesting outdoor life.

May contain Arcades (119), Outdoor Room (163), Gallery Surround (166), Six-Foot Balcony (167), Connection to the Earth (168).