dear designboom reader,

innovative materials, intricate patterns and unexpected uses are some of the features architects are implementing in their buildings' facades. in denmark's coastal town of lemvig, the 'klimatorium' is clad in an undulating, concave timber facade with integrated seating.

meanwhile, in vietnam, H house incorporates a smart system with eight revolving wooden shutters, and the 'BE house' in spain features an operable shading system that protects its interior from sun radiation. last, the facade of the 'pingtan book house' in china takes shape as a grid of polycarbonate panels that allow sunlight to filter in during the day, and lend the building a luminous glow at nighttime.

thanks for reading!

sofia lekka angelopoulou | senior editor