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Wings of Light

Opening context:
South Facing Outdoors, Positive Outdoor Space, The Family, Self-Governing Workshops and Offices

Conflict

Modern buildings are often shaped with no concern for natural light — they depend almost entirely on artificial light. But buildings which displace natural light as the major source of illumination are not fit places to spend the day.

Resolution

Arrange each building so that it breaks down into winds which correspond, approximately, to the most important natural social groups within the building. Make each wing long and as narrow as you can — never more than 25 feet wide.

Closing context:
Positive Outdoor Space, Light on Two Sides of Every Room, Long Thin House, Short Passages, Connected Buildings