Working with daylight
The first material in a room is the one we cannot hold.
On space
Before drawing a plan, spend time looking at where the light falls. A room at breakfast is different from the same room in the late afternoon. Good architecture leaves space for both experiences.
A changing material
Daylight gives a surface its character. A rough wall catches small shadows; a polished stone floor carries light deeper into a room. The opening, the reveal and the material work together. Rather than seeking uniform brightness, consider the places where contrast is useful. A darker threshold can make the room beyond feel more generous. A quiet corner can offer a welcome pause from a sunlit living area. Draw the section as carefully as the plan. The height of an opening and the depth of its surround often shape the atmosphere more strongly than its width.
These notes are editorial demo content for the STILL template. For a real project, daylight, overheating and glare should be evaluated together with the design team.