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Nikolai Hentzschel, General Manager at Solutionair, has seen it time and time again. A homeowner is buoyant at handover. The house is brand new, double-glazed, meticulously insulated, compliant with every modern standard. Six months later, the call comes in. Condensation running down the inside of the windows. Curtains damp to the touch. A faint, stubborn smell that won’t quite go away.

Good planting isn’t about simply adding greenery to a finished project. It’s about designing with nature from the outset, using plants as another architectural layer to shape how people experience a space.

Mountain View Retreat demonstrates how precision-engineered joinery and an integrated building envelope can support expansive glazing in a demanding alpine climate.