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The condensation problem no one talks about in new builds
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.
The overlooked layer: Why planting deserves a place in every design
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.
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