Going With The Flow

I've done quite a bit of research on the exterior/basic systems of my house, so it was time to look at how I should design the interior.

For this, I've been using a couple of my mom's architecture books (pretty amazing that she had these lying around). They're called The Natural House Book,, by David Pearson, and The New Ecological Home, by Daniel D. Chiras. I'm really starting to learn how much of an art form architecture is, and I'm beginning to appreciate it. 

Before my junior year, I didn't know how integrative (green) architecture could be with the environment. I always thought that architecture led to these pretty buildings being built, but destroyed the beautiful land they were on in the process. Turns out, architecture doesn't have to be that way. If thoroughly thought out, buildings can be designed to work with the earth, maybe even give back to it, in beautiful ways. I'm thinking of the cradle-to-cradle design concept I learned about in AP Environmental Science last year (which is if we take from the earth, we give back to it in some way with the building). Now, I'm learning about the inside spaces. 

Any who, here's a little bit of what I've learned about designing the interior
-Think of rooms as spaces so everything doesn't seem as blocked off and separate. Also think of "processes" rather than "rooms". Make sure things flow
-Think of places I've been the most happy or the most comfortable and design based off those (from this, I'm planning to design an open floor plan. I've always felt at ease in open houses)
-Think of places I've been happy during my childhood (again, open spaces. Anything outdoors).
-In living space, I should have a focal point. Also, design based on what climate(s) I will mainly be in. I could even design two different living spaces if I want to

Looking forward to reading more!