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Scientists and building designers have talked for decades about the virtues of light from our nearest star. Countless studies show that access to natural light lessens human stress and betters visual acuity and production. For the most part, Malta is blessed with an abundance of natural light, perhaps attributing to the Maltese being the amicable and friendly lot that they are. Architect Godwin Vella and Architectural Designer Mark Pace show us how sunlight can be the entire basis of a design (page 18) and likewise with a small Gozitan getaway by Architect Willie Debatistta (page 30). Jean Claude and Strana Muscat (page 48) show us the positive effect natural light has on their family and how it never seems to be too much. Although sunlight can keep the lighting bill down, it can also increase the air conditioning costs. Paul Camilleri of Camilleri Paris Mode offers advice and tips on how to diffuse too much of a good thing and reach that sweet spot (page 40). Readers’ Response is taken to the next level this issue with Henry Borg Barthet’s solution to reader Joe Soler’s suggestion by taking us through a step-by-step transformation of a room, illustrating how to do it yourself with the style of an interior designer. Check out Pippa Mattei’s new kitchen (page 58) and find a very enamoured couple in an innovative room full of sunshine. Read this issue of Homeworks in the sun, synthesize some Vitamin D, increase your energy and improve your state of mind…. Enjoy!
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LIGHT DIFFUSION BY PAUL CAMILLERI
030 HARD EARNED LIGHT BY ELIZABETH CARDONA
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