KASA ARCHITECTS
Single-Story Houses｜Introduction to Architecture Firms｜The richness of a home contained entirely on one level
Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
A staircase-free, single-storey lifestyle is embraced by a broad spectrum of residents—from families raising children to generations planning for future barrier-free living. While single-storey houses can fully exploit the extent of a site, they also present specific design challenges, such as securing daylighting and natural ventilation and balancing privacy with outward views. It is where the architect’s skill is revealed: maximizing the distinctive design virtues of single-storey dwellings—courtyards, vaulted ceilings, deep eaves, and similar strategies. Here we introduce architectural practices that expand the possibilities of single-storey living.
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