CNN's Schams Elwazer shows how architects turned to traditional Islamic designs to make buildings more sustainable from heat.



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The location for this project was adjacent to the calm and tranquil waters of Tokyo Bay. The client requested a comfortable, generously proportioned living, dining and kitchen area, a bathroom overlooking the ocean, a guest room, and a spare room that could be used to display his beloved car. The portion of the house encircled by the central area, guest room and spare room was turned into a tiled central courtyard where dogs can play. The courtyard also serves as an outdoor living room where large numbers of guests can gather and mingle. >>>