An Arizona Room or sun room is a design element that is very popular, as it makes use of natural light. Why is natural light so desirable? Well, only part of it is because of aesthetics…
Arizona Rooms and Natural Light
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Despite the heat, the human psyche craves natural sunlight, which is where installing an Arizona room comes in. In fact, our bodies manufacture vitamin D if we are exposed to direct sunlight. Even without the physical health benefits, there is a psychological benefit as well. Without the sun, people can get depressed, and it can even lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder.
In northern climates where it is often overcast, even in the summer, the lack of the sun can lead to listlessness. There are even lights that can help to remedy Seasonal Affective Disorder. While some of the causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder are a mystery, one thing that has been clearly established as a factor is light, or more accurately, the lack of light. Fortunately, living in a sun belt state like Arizona where it is sunny 80-90% of the year, we have other options, such as an Arizona room.
Designing an Arizona Room
An Arizona room in the early part of the 20th century was just a long saltillo or tile floored room with panels that opened to the night air. From the pioneer days to the invention of air conditioning, Arizona rooms were an innovation that allowed people to sleep, because of the cooler nights. Now an Arizona Room can be customized. You can air-condition an Arizona room, or have ceiling fans. You can install things like thermal glass or solar glass to help keep it cool. You can make a room like this as simple or as complex as you’d like, it is a fully customizable solution.
Making use of natural light is a popular design element. One of the best ways to get abundant natural light is to install an Arizona room in Phoenix.
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Design Elements Part I: An Arizona Room