Let the sunshine shine indoors! Natural lighting is like the soul of the space, exuding natural energy of relaxation and ease. If you also yearn for nature, you only need to add a "patio" design to allow sunlight to shine into every corner of the living room, dining room, study room, bedroom, etc., while also bringing the outdoor scenery indoors, even for narrow and small buildings, patios It can also perfectly realize the two major problems of ventilation and lighting. The following will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of patio design, as well as 7 patio residential design cases that take into account lighting, ventilation, and landscape!

What does patio mean?

 "Patio" is the architectural space type of traditional Chinese southern houses. It is an open space constructed by buildings and buildings, or buildings and walls. It is generally single-entry, and the depth is the same as the length of the wing. The patio is high-rise because of its shape. It is smaller, darker and shaped like a deep well. It was mostly used in the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are still many buildings that adopt this design type.

Advantages of Patio

1. Ventilation and lighting:

Patios are suitable for narrow building types, so that floors with poor ventilation, surrounded by moisture, and buildings in the immediate vicinity of the residence do not have to lose privacy due to opening windows for ventilation, while maintaining excellent lighting.

2.Enlarge the space:

The open design of the patio connects all floors and makes the space more open.

3. Bring in the scenery:

Planting greenery on your patio creates a natural environment while bringing the outdoors inside.

3. Patio Feng Shui:

Traditional houses are often designed with patios, because according to Feng Shui, they are a treasure place for "nourishing Qi" and "wealth".

Patio Disadvantages

1. Close to high-rise buildings, fear of lack of privacy:

If there are many high-rise buildings around the house, the open-air space may reduce privacy, noise, odor interference and other issues if it is not covered.

2. Areas with little sunshine and high humidity:

If the patio is installed in the southwest or northeast where it is difficult to receive sunlight, it is easy for moisture to accumulate in the space.