Good reads & charts - November 22, 2023

In this edition: Health insurance and education in America and how views of American and Chinese leadership have changed over the past 15 years.

Good reads & charts provides an assortment of interesting articles and data that I have come across recently that do not warrant a full article and might not be related to something I have previously discussed, but I feel are worth larger consumption.

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Abhikram - Ahmedabad, India

Source: World Architecture Festival

The design moves ensure reduced heat gain and less reliance on mechanical cooling. Since there is an abundance of sun in India, we have filtered natural light through the space to eliminate the use of light bulbs during the day….One of the most exciting elements of the house experientially is the circulation to the first floor. A sculptural corten steel staircase connects both levels and leads to a bridge that spans 30ft across a double height living space connecting two sections of the house and leading into an entertainment lounge. The circulation plays protagonist in defining the spatial experience.

The home is one of sixteen finalists in the ‘House and Villa’ category of the World Architecture Festival.

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Reminder: if you are in the US, don’t forget to confirm your annual insurance plan for 2024.