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10 The Most Cool Glass Staircase Designs

Posted: 08 Aug 2010 09:59 AM PDT

We all know how cool glass staircases look like. The easiest way to check that out by yourself is to visit some Apple stores that feature them. Although sometimes such staircases also could be found in the residential houses and lofts. There are different models of them from different combinations of glass and other materials. Although any glass staircase could become an unique and eye-catching feature of a house. Here are some design inspirations for you.

This translucent stair let enough natural light through to lighting the core of the three levels of the Laidley Street Residence in California designed by Zack DeVito Architecture.

This full-height glazed atrium definitely could become a stunning and eye-catching feature of any home. The use of glass in a main stairway creates an open-plan feel to a house, and as well as creating a focal point, this feature allows light into the very heart of your home.

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Tropical House Design with Cool Rooftop Garden and Canopy – Setia Eco Park Villa by TWS & Partners

Posted: 08 Aug 2010 07:14 AM PDT

Setia Eco Park Villa, designed by TWS & Partners, is located at the palm coconut plantation in 15 minutes ride from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its design is modern, inspired by asian architecture style, but with an appreciation to tropical environment. There weren’t a lot of free space on the site so the rooftop garden with rain water catchments surfaces was created. The canopy on the roof holds solar panels that reduce 30% of energy consumed by the villa. The house is a great example of modern and sustainable architecture that uses the site as thoughtful as possible.

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