Why Some Houses Just Look Right (Architect Explains)

Thanks to Rayon for sponsoring this video, try it for free here: http://rayon.design/r/post_0726_baixu_1 Why do so many expensive, well-built new houses look… off and confused? Meanwhile the hundred-year-old house down the street feels calm, balanced, and resolved, even if it’s smaller and simpler. The difference comes down to a handful of specific principles that traditional houses understood and that new houses ignore. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly what those principles are, with plans, photos, and diagrams so whether you’re building, renovating, or you just want to understand why some houses look “right”, this is for you! Quick note: I grew up in Europe, studied at Cambridge, and have worked here most of my career, so this is the lens I see buildings through. Plenty of other building cultures answer the same human needs differently, and they're worth looking at too - perhaps in future videos 😊 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro — why some houses just look right 0:39 It has to add up (visual logic) 2:17 Keep it structurally honest 3:14 Keep it functionally honest 4:31 Space the windows right 5:26 Give it depth 7:05 Get the glass-to-wall balance right 8:09 Get the window shapes right 9:58 Tie it together with regulating lines 10:27 A tool I use for planning 12:04 Don't leave blank sides 13:17 Align everything 13:54 Unity vs duality 15:27 Use differentiation & inflection Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @baixu   INTERESTING BOOKS: Get Your House Right: https://amzn.to/4ydUIVQ The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live | https://amzn.to/3StiWv7 The Interior Design Handbook | https://amzn.to/41pztRV A Pattern Language | https://amzn.to/3QqGQWQ ABOUT ME Hey! :) I'm BaiXu, a Cambridge University graduate and architect based in Munich. I make videos, design spaces and share them online. On this channel, I share information about architecture, design, home renovation and vlogs about my creator life in Germany. SAY HI! 📸 Instagram |   / baixuuu   🐦 Twitter |   / baixuuu   📹 YouTube |    / baixu   DISCLAIMER Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through one of the links above. #architecturestudent #FreeCADSoftware #FasterThanAutoCAD #CADforStudents #interiordesignsoftware