Louver

Ventilation and shading feature.

Overview

Louvers, using wood or metal, control light and airflow globally, historical to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Slatted, adjustable design.
• Enhances ventilation, shading.
• Functional aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Jean Prouvé’s Maison Tropicale (Africa, 1951).
• Oasia Hotel (Singapore, 2016).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Residential, Civic: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Improves environmental control in buildings.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Ventilation Design (technique), Functionality (theory), Facade (element), Contemporary (movement)

Directory

Elements Registry, Architecture Hub, History