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Have you found any answers or strategies to solve
the problem?
We’ve been involved with several buildings with solid
balustrades on lower levels. The higher up the building,
as privacy becomes less of a concern, because of distance,
you introduce glass balustrades. On the lower levels we
offset the solid balustrades with deeper balconies, so that
the amenity is not reduced. It simply changes by virtue of
where the balcony is located on the building. Internal
courtyards have been a bit of a divider, but I believe it’s
a really worthwhile building typology.
Not only for light, but ventilation?
Especially ventilation. Courtyards drag in a lot of light and
internal courtyards create an opportunity for doughnut
style planning opportunities, where you can have natural
ventilation from a number of sources rather than just one.
And it can be quieter with those internal doors open rather
than onto the street.