Architect Finne agrees. "Here in the Pacific Northwest, natural light is a precious commodity, and the interiors of my projects are filled with a soft, diffuse daylight that usually comes from high clerestory windows. During the daytime hours, many of my clients do not need any artificial lights at all — the ultimate energy conservation measure," he says. "The high windows are also often operable, so that during the summer months, we can take advantage of natural ventilation."
Thanks for your question about the reading chairs at our Lake Forest Park project. The chairs are the Wing Chair CH 445, designed by the Danish master, Hans Wegner. They are available from many different sources, but I am afraid the price has increased considerably since we completed our project.
--Nils Finne, AIA