A Brief History of the Windowless House,The Vertical Glass House (2013), built at the West Bund Biennale of Architecture and Contemporary Art, Shanghai. Image Courtesy of Atelier FCJZ

A Brief History of the Windowless House,The Leiria House (2010) appears as a ghostly reflection of the quintessential home. Image © FG+SG

A Brief History of the Windowless House,The U-House by Toyo Ito (1976). Image © Koji Taki

A Brief History of the Windowless House,The interior structure of the Vertical Glass House divides the floor area into four quadrants. Image Courtesy of Atelier FCJZ

A Brief History of the Windowless House,The source of illumination for the Ryunsenji House (2008) in Japan, is a light well on the roof. Image Courtesy of Uno Tomoaki

A Brief History of the Windowless House,The courtyard in the Leiria House diffuses light to the rest of the house. Image © FG+SG

A Brief History of the Windowless House,The view from the roof of the Ryusenji House. Image Courtesy of Uno Tomoaki

A Brief History of the Windowless House,The architects describe the house as a space for meditation. Image Courtesy of Atelier FCJZ

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A Brief History of the Windowless House